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Indian Coast Guard on high alert, mobilises vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with State Ministers, inspects reservoirs and lakes and reviewed rain-related work

Since Monday night, Chennai and its suburbs, including those falling under nearby Tiruvallur district has been experiencing intermittent rains

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

In Soreng district's Daramdin, several villages have reported numerous landslides that have damaged homes and resulted in livestock losses

The State has received a cumulative rainfall of 898.1mm from June 1 to September 17, compared to the normal 668.6 mm for this period.

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

Coastal areas including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, and the Godavari districts have experienced localized flooding due to up to 200 mm of rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the depression is moving northward, impacting northern Andhra Pradesh and northeastern Telangana. Heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue in the region until September 11.

In addition to ensuring the safety of employees, the advisory also aims to reduce traffic congestion and prevent any hindrance to emergency services.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for the city on Sunday.

A yellow alert has been issued for the next three days indicating heavy rains. And orange alert indicating very heavy rains is issued at many places in the state on August 31 and September 1.

Meteorologists forecast overcast skies and swift-moving showers for the city, bringing a cool and breezy atmosphere. The rain is expected to continue with scattered showers throughout the afternoon and into the night, providing relief from the recent humidity.

An extraordinary sight unfolded at the Murad Nagar post office line in Hyderabad on Thursday, where a sudden downpour was confined to a tight six-foot radius, capturing the attention of onlookers.

Weather experts noted that this blend of heat and humidity is typical for Hyderabad as September approaches.

The city recorded a maximum temperature at 27.8 degree Celsius on Tuesday. For the next two days, the maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 28 and 24 degree Celsius, respectively.

In Hyderabad, a yellow alert has been issued for Thursday, indicating moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers, intense spells at times, and gusty winds.

In its advisory, the IMD advisory about possible water stagnation on roads and in low-lying areas, making surfaces slippery, and advises commuters to minimize travel.

According to the IMD, an orange alert is issued to isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts.

In Hyderabad, Bandlaguda recorded the highest rainfall at 25.5 mm, followed closely by Champapet and Kanchanbagh at 22.5 mm each, Saroornagar at 21 mm, and Charminar at 19.3 mm.

According to TGDPS data, the city received 154.6 mm of rainfall this June, surpassing the normal range of 111.4 mm by 39 per cent, thus categorizing it as an area of ‘excess’ rainfall.