Hyderabad receives excess rainfall, surpassing deficient mark

Hyderabad has been witnessing an extraordinary spell of rainfall for the past three days, surpassing the deficient mark and reaching the excess rainfall category for the month of July.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a relentless downpour for the third consecutive day as heavy rains pounded various areas. The rain turned even more intense on Thursday, with only brief respites throughout the day.

The city’s skyline was hidden behind thick cloud cover since the early hours of the morning, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures, sending shivers through the air.

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As per the meteorological data, the rainfall figures between 8:30 am and 9:00 pm were remarkably high, reaching the century mark in some localities.

East Anandbagh in Malkajgiri recorded an impressive 112 mm of rainfall, closely followed by Miyapur at 107.8 mm, and Anandbagh at 105.8 mm.

Other regions were not left untouched, with Alwal receiving 72.8 mm, Gachibowli experiencing 82.8 mm, Mondamarket soaking up 81 mm, Nampally witnessing 78.8 mm, Jubilee Hills receiving 77.5 mm, and LB Nagar recording 86.5 mm of rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department – Hyderabad (IMD-H) predicts that the rainfall is likely to continue with less intensity on Friday. Short breaks in the showers are expected, but the weather forecast suggests that the rainy spell may continue until the end of the month across the State.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have alerted emergency response teams to be prepared for any contingencies.