Hyderabad and districts battered by rains in peak summer

Under the intense spell of thunderstorms that lasted for a few hours, some parts of Hyderabad, such as Bandlaguda, received as much as 99 mm of rainfall

Hyderabad: In the month of May, when summer is usually at its peak, Hyderabad and districts recorded a significant amount of rainfall between Wednesday evening and early hours of Thursday.

Under the intense spell of thunderstorms that lasted for a few hours, some parts of Hyderabad, such as Bandlaguda, received as much as 99 mm of rainfall. Parts of Medak, meanwhile, witnessed 119.3 mm rainfall, as indicated by the rainfall data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) on Thursday.

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What’s in store for today?

Hyderabad MET department forecast looks at heavy rain and thunderstorm in almost all the districts.

Wednesday’s rains were widespread and Masaipet in Medak district recorded 112.5 mm, Tapalpur in Jannaram (Mancherial).

Hyderabad also recorded high rainfall at Saroornagar (90.6 mm), Millath Community Hall in Malakpet (91.8 mm), Asmangadh (92.3 mm), Palton Community Hall in Amberpet (89 mm).

According to data, 13 locations received rains ranging between 64 mm and 115 mm.