The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.
Dry spell threatens early-sown crops, prompting officials to advise delaying further cultivation until substantial rains arrive. Paddy remains the main crop
Jurala reservoir currently stands at 1,043.01 feet, just two feet below its full reservoir level; holds 8.43 TMC of water against a gross capacity of 9.66 TMC