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Moderate rains lasting up to 10 to 15 minutes along with thunder and gusty winds, were reported in parts of Tellapur, Serilingampally, Miyapur, Gachibowli, Nanakramguda, Narsingi and BHEL were reported at the local weather stations of Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS)

Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds lashed several parts of Hyderabad, bringing the temperatures down and traffic to standstill on Friday

On Friday, people in several parts of Hyderabad enjoyed moments of reprieve from intense heat when the sun played hide and seek with the dark clouds

The spells were brief, but the rains did force the mercury down by a few notches in several areas

The forecast for Friday looks at partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or thunderstorm while the forecast for Saturday suggests rain or thundershowers

Due to the sudden, heavy downpour in the city, the branch of a tree broke and fell on the car. The driver and passenger escaped unhurt in the incident.

Rains brought down the day temperatures considerably and a pleasant weather conditions prevailed through the day on Saturday

Based on rainfall data from Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), between 8.30 pm on Friday and 7 am on Saturday, University of Hyderabad (Serilingampally mandal) received 54.5 mm of rainfall followed by Allapur, Vivekananda Nagar (Kukatpally mandal) in Medchal-Malkajgiri district received 508 mm of rainfall.

The light drizzle, which was active throughout the day on Thursday, turned into proper rain by evening. Multiple locations in Hyderabad received light to moderate showers

Most parts of the city are forecast to receive light rainfall on Thursday, with the exception of localities such as Charminar, Bandlaguda, Ramachandrapuram, and Serilingampally, where rains are expected to be negligible

Several areas in the city, especially the north-eastern parts, witnessed sharp spells of rains that lasted anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes

While the city as a whole saw abundant rainfall, the season was marked by sharp regional disparities, with some areas recording record-breaking downpours, while others grappled with deficit.

The withdrawal has already commenced in several parts of northern India and could be happening here soon stated IMD Hyderabad scientist Dr. A. Shravani

Riddled with potholes, and peeled-off tar, they offer a risky ride for users

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS), Sardarmahal in the Malakpet circle received the highest rainfall of 59.3 mm

This heavy inflows has the water body brimming to the core. Against a full tank level of 513.41 m, Hussain Sagar at around 10.30 pm on Saturday had the water level recorded at 513.51 m

Bansilalpet witnesses 68.5 mm of rainfall, the highest, followed closely by Gunfoundry at 68.3 mm

With damp streets clearing up and the sun peeking through, citizens can set aside their umbrellas and take leisurely strolls around, as a break in the rain seems to be on the horizon

While districts in northern part of Telangana, under orange alert, will witness heavy rains, the rest of Telangana will experience moderate rainfall

The scattered downpours started at around 5 pm, leading to significant waterlogging and traffic congestion, making life difficult for commuters.