Hyderabad, 22 September
Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Telangana Districts
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, September 22, prompting the Telangana government to put the administration on alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, has also issued warnings for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Telangana over the coming days. Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Telangana Districts.
According to the weather forecast, isolated areas in Telangana could receive rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm during the intense spell. The warning covers September 23 to 25, with further very heavy rainfall activity forecast for September 26.
Heavy rain reported across Hyderabad
Several areas of Hyderabad experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening. Weather updates indicated rain and thunderstorms across different parts of the city.
Telangana weather enthusiast T Balaji also posted on X warning of intense rainfall in several areas of Hyderabad, including Alwal, Balanagar, Qutbullapur, Gajularamaram, Malkajgiri, Kapra, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Himayatnagar, Khairatabad, Musheerabad, Osmania University, Amberpet, Uppal, Nagole, LB Nagar, Malakpet, Tank Bund, Vanasthalipuram, Hayathnagar and Charminar.
Other parts of the city were also expected to experience isolated thunderstorms.
CM puts official machinery on alert
Telangana Chief Minister instructed the Commissioners of the three municipal corporations in the Greater Hyderabad region, HYDRAA and police commissioners to coordinate closely and monitor the situation.
Civic authorities were directed to take immediate steps to prevent waterlogging on major roads, junctions and residential areas. Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Telangana Districts.
The Chief Minister also instructed the Energy Department to take measures to minimise power disruptions. The Traffic Police were asked to take proactive steps to manage traffic congestion caused by heavy rainfall.
Red alert for eight Telangana districts
The IMD has issued a red alert for Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Hanamkonda.
The warning covers the period of intense rainfall activity beginning Wednesday, September 23. The IMD has forecast the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds. Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Telangana Districts
Orange alert for several other districts
An orange alert has also been issued for several districts, including Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Jangaon and Siddipet.
The IMD warning indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall of around 64.4 mm to 204.5 mm at isolated places in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, the IMD’s Hyderabad forecast indicates continued cloudy conditions and rain in the city through the coming days.
Residents are advised to follow official weather and local administration updates, particularly during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms.