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Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh pushed flood inflows at the Medigadda Barrage to around one lakh cusecs on Sunday. Authorities lifted all 85 gates, while political debate over the utilisation of Kaleshwaram project floodwaters intensified amid below-normal rainfall in Telangana

Moderate to heavy rains lashed Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. The showers revived cotton and soy crops that were under stress due to a prolonged dry spell and boosted agricultural activity.

Vehicular traffic was disrupted for nearly three hours in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district after strong winds and heavy rains uprooted trees on the Sirpur–Koutala road.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several Telangana districts over the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected across many parts of the State, with weather warnings extending through Saturday.

As El Nino develops in the Pacific Ocean, concerns rise over a weak monsoon in India. However, forecasts of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole offer hope, with experts suggesting it could offset rainfall deficits, especially across Telangana and southern regions.

India Meteorological Department issues orange and yellow alerts across Telangana as Hyderabad expects evening thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds bringing relief from heatwave. Similar patterns of hot days followed by storms likely to continue through April 27

Several districts in northern Telangana, including Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial, experienced light to moderate rainfall on Monday night.

Thunderstorms brought relief from heat across Telangana, with Hyderabad recording light rainfall and several districts witnessing heavy showers. IMD has forecast more thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the State over the next few days.

Telangana has experienced an extraordinary monsoon season, with rainfall 35% above normal from June to November. The extended rains, driven by Cyclone Montha and Bay of Bengal systems, have led to record-breaking inflows in major reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins.

Telangana is witnessing one of its most water-abundant years, with key reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins nearing full capacity. Despite crop damage from Cyclone Montha, the rainfall has ensured robust irrigation prospects for the upcoming Rabi season.

Heavy rains caused waterlogging in key railway yards of Telangana, forcing the South Central Railway to cancel, partially cancel, and reschedule multiple trains on October 30 and 31. Passengers have been urged to check updates before travelling.

Cyclone Montha unleashed widespread destruction across Telangana on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains to Warangal, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts. Overflowing streams, submerged roads, and disrupted railway services crippled normal life. Two people died in separate incidents caused by heavy rains. Reservoirs including Yellampalli and Lower Manair Dam reached full capacity, prompting controlled water releases.

Cyclone Montha triggered widespread rainfall across Telangana, with Warangal recording over 24 cm. The IMD-Hyderabad issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of continued heavy rains even as Hyderabad witnessed persistent showers since morning

Cyclone Montha brought heavy rains across Telangana on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Peddapalli districts. Several other regions remain on high alert as Sangareddy and surrounding areas recorded intense rainfall, disrupting normal life and triggering flood concerns.

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

Unseasonal rains on Friday night caused significant damage to cotton and paddy crops in Mancherial and Adilabad districts. With rainfall far exceeding seasonal norms, farmers are facing financial hardship and have appealed to the government for immediate crop damage surveys and compensation.

The Nizam Sagar irrigation project, built in 1931, has received its second-highest inflow in five decades due to intense monsoon rains in the Manjeera basin. With 291 TMCft recorded so far, the reservoir continues to receive water, largely from the upstream Singur project, which also broke its own inflow record this year.

Yadadri-Bhongir recorded 190.8 mm of rainfall, the highest in Telangana overnight, while Hyderabad remained cloudy. Heavy showers affected multiple districts, including Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Khammam, and Bhadradri-Kothagudem, with more intense rainfall expected on Monday.

The Singur multipurpose project in Sangareddy district has recorded its highest-ever inflow of over 200 TMCft, surpassing a 27-year-old record. Despite the surge, only 17.741 TMCft was stored due to restrictions imposed by the National Dam Safety Authority.

The Medigadda barrage has successfully weathered its sixth consecutive flood season, handling massive inflows from the Godavari. Despite structural concerns in Block 7, the barrage continues to function, prompting the Telangana government to issue Expressions of Interest for rehabilitation designs.