Hyderabad rain forecast: Light to moderate showers likely till September 7

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next three to four days. Strong winds may occur in isolated areas, while heavy rainfall is unlikely. Telangana has recorded a 21 per cent deficit.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad meteorological department on Thursday has issued a light to moderate rainfall forecast along with thundershowers in parts of Hyderabad and districts for the next three to four days.

While there is extensive cloud cover over multiple locations in the twin cities and even neighbouring districts, the chances of heavy to very heavy downpour look slim, due to lack of any major low-pressure systems.

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However, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at multiple locations across Hyderabad and districts, the IMD, Hyderabad forecast indicated.

The moderate showers will be accompanied by strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph in isolated pockets, IMD, Hyderabad added.

A similar weather pattern, of light to moderate rainfall along with windy conditions, has been projected till September 7 by IMD, Hyderabad.

So far, according to IMD Hydromet Division, New Delhi, between June 1 and September 2, Telangana recorded actual rainfall of 466.6 mm against a normal of 587.2 mm, marking a 21 per cent deficit and placing the subdivision in a deficient rainfall category.