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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

IMD predicts moderate rainfall across region, asks residents to be prepared for wet conditions

Telangana has so far received excess rainfall of 438.6 mm against the normal of 344.6 mm

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.

In Hyderabad, Shaikpet received the highest rainfall of 3.5 mm, on Tuesday.

Phalodi reached a maximum temperature of 49°C, while Jaisalmer and Barmer recorded 48.3°C and 48.2°C, respectively.

From May 7 onwards, a transition to thunderstorms and lightning alerts is forecasted.

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."

While the festival has historically been synonymous with bonfires and winter chills, this year's weather forecast presents a stark contrast.

IMD predicts that minimum temperatures will stay above normal until February.

Afternoons may retain a slight warmth with cooler night times

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.

It also stated that the cyclonic storm may escalate into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) by the evening of October 22.

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.

As per the updated weather forecast, the city is bracing for a more intense spell of rain starting from the evening and continuing until Friday.

Within a span of 30 minutes, from 8:30 am to 9:00 am on Thursday, the suburb of Gachibowli witnessed a heavy rainfall of 13 mm.

The heat wave is very likely to continue in isolated pockets over Vidarbha and abatement thereafter.