IMD issues red alert in Telangana from July 18 to 20

In Hyderabad, a yellow alert has been issued for Thursday, indicating moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers, intense spells at times, and gusty winds.

Hyderabad:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert indicating extremely heavy to very heavy rains in various parts of Telangana until July 21.

In Hyderabad, a yellow alert has been issued for Thursday, indicating moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers, intense spells at times, and gusty winds.

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In its advisory, the IMD advisory about possible water stagnation on roads and in low-lying areas, making surfaces slippery, and advises commuters to minimize travel. A similar forecast along with a yellow alert has been issued for Friday.

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Konijerla in Khammam district recorded the highest rainfall at 23.8 mm. This was followed by Chennur in Mancherial with 22.8 mm and Navipet in Nizamabad with 21.8 mm. In Hyderabad, Serilingampally saw 5.5 mm of rainfall, followed by Ramachandrapuram with 4.8 mm, Chandanagar with 2.8 mm, and Gachibowli with 2 mm.

Forecast from July 18-20:

July 18:

Red alert: Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts are expected to receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

Orange alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted at isolated places in Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanamkonda.

Yellow alert: Heavy rain is likely at a few places in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sirsilla, Nalgonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, and Narayanpet. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph, occasionally 50 kmph) are expected in all districts.

July 19:

Red alert: Extremely heavy rains are anticipated at isolated places in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, and Mahabubabad.

Orange alert: Very heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Warangal, and Hanamkonda.

Yellow alert: Heavy rain is likely at a few places in Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sirsilla, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, and Kamareddy. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph, occasionally 50 kmph) are expected in all districts.

July 20:

Red Alert: Issued for Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Karimnagar, and Peddapalli.

Orange alert: Issued at isolated places in Nizamabad, Jagital, Rajanna Sirsilla, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, and Mulugu.

Yellow alert: Issued at a few places in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph, occasionally 50 kmph) are expected in all districts.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated with the latest weather information.