Welcome showers bring relief from killer heatwave in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A welcome rainfall brought much-needed relief to people from the killing heatwave in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Other districts in the state also experienced significant downpours, marking a change in the weather pattern.

In Hyderabad, areas such as Musheerabad, Asifnagar, Shaikpet, Amberpet, Bahadurpura, Saidabad, Bandlaguda, Himayatnagar, and Khairatabad received substantial rainfall.

GHMC DRF Teams in Action

In Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams were seen actively clearing fallen trees in various parts of the city following the heavy rainfall. Their prompt response helped in managing the aftermath of the sudden weather change.

High Temperatures Persist

Despite the rainfall, temperatures in Telangana remained high. The maximum temperature exceeded 44 degrees Celsius in districts such as Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Siddipet, Peddapalli, and Rajanna Sircilla. In Hyderabad, temperatures continued to hover above 42 degrees Celsius in many areas.

IMD Hyderabad Forecasts Continued Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecasted that the rainfall in Telangana will persist until June 7. The department has issued a yellow alert, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls in the state. For Hyderabad, rains are expected to continue until June 6, with a yellow alert specifically for June 4.

Potential Relief from Heat

It remains to be seen how much relief the forecasted rainfall will bring to the residents of Telangana. The combination of high temperatures and sudden rainfall poses challenges, but the ongoing showers might provide some respite from the intense summer heat.

Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions during this period of fluctuating weather conditions.