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India Meteorological Department warns of deficient rainfall in core agricultural zones driven by El Niño, alongside heatwave warnings across eight states for June

The IMD has forecast daytime temperatures of 36°C to 40°C across nearly 25 districts in Telangana in the coming days. The Health Department issued an advisory urging precautions, hydration and reduced outdoor activity to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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.

India Meteorological Department officials say a low pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal was the trigger for the widespread rainfall

In 2023 monsoon season, India recorded 820 mm of rainfall, which was 94.4 per cent of the long-period average of 868.6 mm