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Heavy rains over the past 24 hours led to overflowing streams, disrupted traffic, and inundated crops in erstwhile Khammam district. Residents were shifted to relief centres as waterlogging hit several towns. Officials announced the release of water from Kinnerasani dam

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for its inadequate response to the severe floods affecting multiple districts. With hundreds of villages marooned and vital infrastructure damaged, he called for immediate deployment of NDRF and SDRF units, setting up relief camps, and urgent repair of roads and communication lines.

Incessant overnight rainfall lashed Hyderabad’s western suburbs, with the University of Hyderabad recording 45.3 mm. The downpour disrupted Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, affecting idol sales, pandal setups, and festive markets across the city. Several areas reported rainfall above 30 mm.

Heavy rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka have swollen the Krishna and Godavari rivers. All major project gates in Telangana have been opened, releasing massive discharges as officials closely monitor the flood situation.

Two weeks of steady rain have turned Hyderabad and Rangareddy’s monsoon deficit into a surplus. Hyderabad has recorded 492 mm against a normal of 363 mm, while Telangana’s overall seasonal rainfall has exceeded the norm, reaching 498 mm so far.

Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.

Following Thursday’s torrential rain, Hyderabad is expected to receive more heavy showers on Friday. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors, remain alert, and contact emergency helplines in case of flooding, traffic disruptions, or power outages.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have urged Hyderabad residents to stay alert to changing weather conditions, with moderate to intense thunderstorms forecast from Friday evening to early Saturday morning. Rainfall between 25 mm and 45 mm is possible in some localities.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several Telangana districts. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected across the State, with the IMD forecasting the conditions to persist until Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Hyderabad witnessed severe evening showers on Monday, leading to traffic chaos and waterlogging across several localities. Weather expert T Balaji issued a warning of a dangerous thunderstorm with 50 mm rainfall expected in a short span. Citizens were urged to stay indoors.

After over a week of heavy rainfall, sunshine returned to Hyderabad on Sunday, bringing relief to residents. The showers eliminated Telangana’s rainfall deficit, with the state now recording 336 mm against the normal 334 mm, according to TSDPS. More rain is forecast.

Hyderabad remained overcast for the second consecutive day, with Himayatnagar receiving the highest rainfall of 15.6 mm. The average rainfall was 10.6 mm, double the usual. IMD forecasts more drizzle and gusty winds over the next two days.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Telangana, submerging villages, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands. Red alerts were issued for several districts as the government deployed NDRF teams and opened relief camps. Mulugu and Karimnagar bore the brunt of the devastation.

Several parts of Hyderabad faced traffic disruptions and waterlogging on Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Commuters struggled during peak morning hours. Disaster management teams were deployed across the city to drain flooded roads, and residents were advised to stay indoors.

After a short break overnight, rains are likely to resume in Hyderabad on Saturday, with scattered thunderstorms expected in multiple suburbs. A weather alert issued around noon warned of rainfall within hours, followed by more spells post 2:30 pm.

Students and villagers in Kagaznagar blocked roads and staged protests over deteriorating, rain-damaged roads. With medical emergencies, school commutes, and connectivity affected, locals have started using social media to urge officials to take immediate repair and infrastructure action.

Recent data reveals a rapid decline in groundwater levels across the city, with water now being found only at depths of nearly 22 metres in Marredpally and around 19 metres in localities like Tirumalagiri and Ameerpet.

As per the Telangana Development Planning Society’s weather report, Mancherial district recorded an average rainfall of 36.2 mm. Within the district, Mancherial mandal received the highest rainfall at 64.6 mm, followed by Naspur mandal with 52.6 mm.

Say truckloads of paddy still waiting at procurement centres; since the area is witnessing rains every day, they are finding it difficult to protect the produce

Massive rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed almost all parts of Hyderabad on Wednesday evening with some regions witnessing a record 88.8 mm of rainfall within an hour or two