IMD forecasts intense rain in Telangana from October 27

The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana on October 28 as a weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal. Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam are under a red alert for intense rainfall

Hyderabad: After a prolonged dry spell, Telangana is likely to receive heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds from Tuesday, October 27, with extremely heavy rain forecast in isolated areas on Wednesday, October 28.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana on October 28, under the influence of a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal.

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According to the IMD’s forecast issued on Sunday, rainfall activity is expected to intensify over the State from Tuesday. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places on October 27, followed by extremely heavy rainfall on October 28. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are also likely on October 29.

The IMD has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts, where heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy downpours, is likely on October 28.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also forecast in parts of Telangana as the weather system approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.

An orange alert has been issued for several districts, including Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mahabubabad and Suryapet, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places. Other districts may also receive heavy rain.

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places on October 29, with thunderstorms and lightning likely in parts of the State.

Residents, particularly those in eastern Telangana districts, should monitor official weather bulletins as the system develops and rainfall warnings may be updated.