As per preliminary estimates, the department said more than 50,000 trees could have collapsed in the region. While most of the damage was in a straight line, in some places the damage was in circles
With a maximum temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of 74 percent, a chilly atmosphere has prevailed in the city for Saturday.
SP DV Srinivas Rao urged the public living in low-lying areas and dilapidated houses to be watchful of the heavy rains. He asked the people not to take routes flooded by streams and rivers to avoid accidents and drownings.
According to the report, the number of heatwave days is expected to surpass the normal range by about 2 days to 4 days across various parts of Telangana.
Dr. A. Shravani, a scientist at IMD-H, stated, "The city may experience average maximum temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius by the end of March. There is also a possibility of very light to light rains offering some relief after March 21."
As per data collected by the Telangana State Development Planning Society until 8.30 am on Wednesday, Serilingampally mandal emerged as the coldest pocket in the city.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra on Saturday and Sunday, as well as over the northeast for the next three days, with a subsequent decrease in activity.
According to the data released by the Telangana State Development Planning Society, several areas in and around the city have already received substantial rainfall.