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The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, rainfall, and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh over the next five days, bringing possible relief from extreme heat. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in several regions, especially between May 5 and 6.

Around 200 tourists were stranded in Chungthang after landslides blocked the Lachen route due to heavy rain. Authorities provided shelter and began restoration work, while access to Gangtok and nearby tourist sites remains restricted amid bad weather

A massive landslide hit Beachside Holiday Park near Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, leaving several people, including children, missing. Rescue teams continue searching amid record rainfall and flooding that isolated communities, damaged property, and forced evacuations across the Bay of Plenty region

Cyclone Ditwah continues to bring heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, inundating coastal towns and disrupting normal life. Three people have died in rain-related incidents, while authorities have deployed multiple disaster response teams as strong winds and rough sea conditions persist

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

Sri Lanka’s floods and landslides have killed 56 people, with 21 missing, prompting a nationwide public holiday. Nearly 44,000 residents are affected as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption, including suspended rail services and diverted flights 

IMD-Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall and thunderstorm alert for several Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Nalgonda, warning of lightning, gusty winds, and downpours up to 11.5 cm over the next two days

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Telangana from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely, while an orange alert is in place for very heavy rainfall over the weekend.

Medak town experienced a torrential downpour on Thursday, receiving 17.5 cm of rainfall within five hours. Several low-lying areas were flooded, paralysing traffic and daily life. Neighbouring mandals and parts of Sangareddy and Siddipet districts also saw heavy to moderate rain.

A landslide triggered by heavy rains destroyed Tarasin village in Sudan’s Central Darfur, killing over 1,000 people, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army. The village was completely wiped out, with only one survivor. Appeals for international aid have been made

After a brief sunny spell, overcast skies return to Hyderabad and Telangana. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next 48 hours due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, affecting nearly all districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast light to moderate rains in Hyderabad for the next 24–48 hours, with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in northern districts like Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad due to a weakening depression moving from Odisha.

Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and surrounding districts overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri recording the highest at 86.3 mm. Other areas, including Kukatpally and Shamshiguda, also received significant showers. Waterlogging occurred but daily life was largely unaffected on Independence Day.

Heavy rains lashed Medak and Sangareddy districts, with Chilipched recording 146 mm and Vatpally 135 mm. Continuous downpour over the week brought heavy inflows to Singur, Pocharam dam, and Ghanpur anicut.

Hyderabad experiences heavy monsoon rainfall, with six zones recording 25–52 mm between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Rajendranagar tops the list with 52.3 mm, followed by Bahadurpura and Charminar, highlighting widespread impact across the city.

Relentless monsoon rains fuelled by a low-pressure system have battered Telangana, triggering floods, waterlogging, and disruption of daily life. Red alerts have been issued in multiple districts, with authorities monitoring rivers, reservoirs, and canals while initiating rescue and relief operations

Heavy to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Tuesday night, submerging low-lying areas, damaging crops, halting traffic, and prompting authorities to declare holidays. Rescue operations are underway, and control rooms assist affected residents

Moderate overnight showers brought relief to Hyderabad and nearby Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, with Gajularamaram recording 60.8 mm rainfall. The rain led to chilly, overcast conditions across the city early Tuesday morning.

Hussain Sagar reached brimful capacity on Friday morning following Thursday’s heavy rains, with inflows of 1,234 cusecs and outflows of 1,523 cusecs. GHMC officials are maintaining controlled releases as more rain is forecast for Hyderabad.