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Flyers urged to check weather forecasts, consider alternative transportation options due to potential disruptions caused by rain

Water is gushing down the hillocks of the naturally developed waterfalls near Raikal following the continuous rainfall during the last four days. People from surrounding areas are rushing to the spot to enjoy a glimpse of the sight.

In Hyderabad, light to moderate rains are expected throughout the day. A yellow alert indicating heavy rain for Saturday has also been issued for Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, and Peddapalli districts.

Rains not likely to relent with IMD-H issuing a warning of heavy to very heavy rains across multiple regions of Telangana State

Maximum temperature expected to hover between 29 and 31 degrees C for next three days

Throughout the city, morning temperatures settled between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) - Hyderabad.

Many vehicles stranded on NH-415 — the lifeline for the people of the State capital

Sources said that Anaka Santosh (27) and his wife Swapna (24) from the village were killed on the spot when the lightning struck the couple.

Karimnagar town, Peddapalli, Manathani, Husnabad, Thangallaplli, Velgatur, Vemulawada and other areas received heavy rain.

According to power officials, several trees were uprooted and about 22 electric poles were damaged in the rain that was accompanied by heavy winds in the city.

While no heatwave alerts have been issued for April 9 and 10, a rainfall alert has been issued for the northern parts of the state.

The Indian mission extends condolences and assures ongoing support to the family, maintaining close communication.

The day commenced with cloudy skies and mist, gradually transforming into a refreshing rainfall that caught many residents off guard.

Andhra Pradesh faced the same issues like other states with respect to water resources, and there was acute shortage of water for irrigation, he said, and felt that micro irrigation could provide the answer.

Visuals show loy-lying areas of the state capital filled with rainwater, making it difficult to differentiate between streets and streams.

It is worth mentioning that the monsoon caused havoc in the state with multiple landslides, cloudbursts and floods in several places.

The TSDPS weather advisory states that while Wednesday will see a continuation of rainfall, it is likely to be less intense compared to the past few days.

The BBC reported that local media indicated the need for hundreds of rooftop rescues in Mucum, with 85 percent of the town submerged in flooding.

Of the 30 districts in Odisha, 11 reported deficit rainfall while 18 experienced normal precipitation. Only one district, Boudh, has recorded 21 per cent excess rainfall during the ongoing monsoon.

"Ensuring there was no loss of life is the top priority of the government. All the leaves of Municipal officials have been cancelled," Rama Rao said.