The southwest monsoon gained momentum in Telangana on Saturday, with several districts recording heavy rainfall. Mancherial's Kannepalli received the highest rainfall at 132.3 mm, while parts of Hyderabad and surrounding districts experienced moderate showers and overcast conditions
Telangana is likely to receive nearly 25 per cent below-normal seasonal rainfall, according to the ECMWF outlook. With utilisable storage in Krishna and Godavari reservoirs at critically low levels, available water is expected to be sufficient mainly for drinking unless monsoon inflows improve.
The Telangana government has begun contingency planning to tackle the possibility of deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy directed departments and district administrations to prepare response strategies, promote climate-resilient crops and ensure timely support for farmers.
Telangana has recorded a 23 per cent rainfall deficit between June 1 and June 12, according to TGDPS data. Several districts, including Jagtial, Hanumakonda and Vikarabad, reported significant shortfalls, raising concerns over the slow start to the monsoon season
Relentless monsoon rains fuelled by a low-pressure system have battered Telangana, triggering floods, waterlogging, and disruption of daily life. Red alerts have been issued in multiple districts, with authorities monitoring rivers, reservoirs, and canals while initiating rescue and relief operations
The IMD Hyderabad has issued orange and yellow alerts predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Hyderabad and multiple Telangana districts over the next three to four days. Light to moderate showers are expected to continue statewide till July 26
The water level in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam has started receding after rising for two days due to inflows from tributaries. With rainfall subsiding in catchment areas and local mandals, the river's level dropped to 41 feet by 7 pm on Saturday
Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for 15 Telangana districts, with rain expected to continue until July 9. Hyderabad saw intermittent drizzle, while districts such as Mahabubabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded significant rainfall and thunderstorms
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) - Hyderabad, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Maldives-Comorin area.
