Rain in Hyderabad
After a week-long break in the monsoon and soaring temperatures, Hyderabad witnessed short but intense spells of rain on Wednesday. Ibrahimpatnam recorded the highest rainfall at 8.4 cm, followed by Balapur with 6.83 cm, bringing much-needed relief to residents.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting heavy rainfall at isolated places in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Suryapet, and Mahbubabad districts.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are also likely at isolated places across all districts of Telangana.
Weather experts said this year’s monsoon has been inconsistent, with August witnessing below-average rainfall in several districts, while September is expected to bring high-intensity showers.
According to IMD data, the state has received 771.2 mm of cumulative rainfall from June 1 to September 10, against the normal 634.6 mm, a deviation of 22 per cent. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) region also recorded 631.4 mm of rainfall during the same period, compared to the normal 516.1 mm, showing a similar 22 per cent surplus.
