People find their way through a waterlogged road amid heavy rainfall, in Hyderabad on Thursday.
| Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL
Despite regular rain over the past week, Hyderabad and many parts of Telangana continue to experience a mix of hot, sunny afternoons followed by evening showers. This weather pattern, which has brought both heat and humidity, is likely to persist till August 10, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Hyderabad.
Speaking to The HinduA. Dharma Raju, scientist at the IMD Hyderabad centre, explained that the alternating wind directions are influencing both heat build-up and thunderstorm activity.
“These changing wind patterns are contributing to heat accumulation during the day, which in turn is triggering thunderstorms later in the evening,” he said.
Thunderstorms are caused when accumulated heat leads to rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, which then cools and condenses to form rain-bearing clouds. The presence of these clouds, combined with unstable atmospheric conditions, results in thunder, lightning, and rain.
According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), on Wednesday, maximum temperatures across Telangana ranged between 24°C and 39°C. Karimnagar recorded the highest temperature of 39°C, followed closely by 38.9°C in Khammam, 38.6°C in Nalgonda and Bhadradri Kothagudem, 38.5°C in Rajanna Sircilla, 38.4°C in Suryapet, and 38.2°C in Jagtial.
Urban districts also reported high daytime temperatures, with Medchal Malkajgiri registering 38.1°C, Hyderabad – 37.6°C, and Rangareddy – 37.4°C.
Explaining the reason behind the inconsistent rainfall, Mr. Raju pointed to low-level wind systems that are currently influencing the region.
“Low-level winds are currently bringing moisture into Telangana, resulting in light to moderate rainfall across many areas. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed. In some areas, especially along the borders of neighbouring districts, we are seeing heavier rainfall compared to others,” he noted.
Southern districts of Telangana are witnessing relatively higher rainfall activity due to persistent low-level circulations over nearby regions such as Rayalaseema and South Karnataka. These circulations are essentially whirlpool-like wind patterns that help pull in moisture and sustain raincloud formation.
The monsoon trough, a large area of low pressure that usually brings rain, is now positioned near the Himalayan foothills, which is why northern and north-eastern parts of India are getting more rainfall. “Under normal conditions, this would mean less rain in southern India. So what we are witnessing in Telangana now is quite unexpected,” Mr. Raju said.
When asked about the likelihood of heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, he said the city could see isolated spells of rain over the next two days. However, widespread heavy rainfall is unlikely before August 10. “After August 10, conditions are expected to become more favourable for a shift in rainfall patterns,” he added.
Published – August 07, 2025 07:50 pm is
