Following intense and unprecedented rainfall from Tuesday night through Wednesday, Medak Collector Rahul Raj declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Thursday. The decision came in light of an IMD forecast warning of continued heavy rain.
Widespread rainfall lashed Telangana in the past 24 hours due to a low-pressure area over Odisha, with Medak and Kamareddy recording the highest downpours. Tekmal in Medak received 183.3 mm of rain. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in several northern and central Telangana districts on Thursday, with heavy rain expected in Hyderabad and surrounding regions as well.
The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and heavy rain warnings have also been issued for surrounding Telangana districts, urging residents to remain cautious.
Kerala braces for intensified monsoon rains with IMD issuing an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for seven districts. Heavy downpours have caused damage, fatalities, and rising dam levels.
Telangana remains on high alert as a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal brings heavy rainfall. Floods have damaged roads, bridges, and paddy fields across multiple districts, with orange and yellow alerts in place for 20 districts, says the IMD
JNTU-Hyderabad has directed all constituent and affiliated colleges to defer examinations for the next three days following the IMD’s alert of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Colleges have been asked to implement precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Hyderabad and nearby districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. More rain is expected today after Monday’s downpour. People are advised to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.
Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, flooding parts of Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. The IMD issued an orange alert in seven districts as rivers swelled and erosion threatened areas near vulnerable bridges
Kerala witnessed heavy rain and strong winds, causing tree falls and house damage. IMD issued a red alert in five districts and other alerts statewide. The rains, continuing since Friday night, led to widespread disruptions across northern and central regions
