Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across northern Telangana during the past 24 hours, with Mancherial recording the highest rainfall. Hyderabad and nearby districts received light showers as the IMD attributed the widespread rain to strong weather systems over central India
Rice prices have increased sharply across the erstwhile Khammam district amid reduced paddy cultivation, lower rainfall and water shortages linked to Super El Niño. Traders expect prices to rise further, while consumers seek government intervention to curb inflationary pressures
The IMD has forecast scattered to moderate rainfall across Telangana between July 23 and 29, with overall rainfall likely to remain below normal. Strong winds are expected until July 24, while temperatures are forecast to stay near normal without heatwave 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 erstwhile Adilabad district continues to face below-normal rainfall more than 45 days after the onset of the southwest monsoon. Farmers are worried about the prolonged dry spell and are also struggling with a shortage of farm labourers, increasing cultivation costs
Telangana witnessed its wettest October on record, receiving 175 mm rainfall — nearly double the average — due to Cyclone Montha’s remnants. Intense downpours triggered flash floods, landslips, and widespread damage, especially in Warangal and Hanamkonda
Telangana witnessed widespread heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, with districts like Nalgonda and Jangaon recording up to 12.5 cm. The IMD-Hyderabad and private forecasters have issued warnings for continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall through Friday and Saturday.
Central Telangana districts including Siddipet, Kamareddy, Medak and Yadadri Bhongir faced extreme rainfall, with Gouraram in Siddipet topping at 236 mm. Several mandals across the region reported rainfall above 150 mm.
The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued an extremely heavy rainfall warning for Telangana districts on August 15-16. A new low-pressure area is expected to cause heavy monsoon showers, with rainfall ranging from 64.3 mm to over 204.5 mm across the State
Kumram Bheem Asifabad has received light to moderate rainfall for the third consecutive day, with Koutala mandal recording the highest. Swollen streams hit village connectivity, while farmers reported damage to cotton crops across multiple mandals
