Hyderabad weather live updates: IMD issues orange alert in 12 Telangana districts, yellow in 8

IMD issues yellow alert in 8 districts

Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Hanumakonda, Jagtial, Jangaon, Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Sangareddy, and Vikarabad.

Orange alert issued in 12 districts

The 12 Telangana districts that are under orange alert include Adilabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Kamareddy, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Medak, Mulugu, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalli, and Warangal.

Boating, trekking at Vikarabad tourist spots closed amid heavy rain alert

After a 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook Vikarabad in Telangana on Thursday morning amid persistent heavy rains, the district administration has announced that boating and trekking in tourist spots were closed to the public ahead of the long weekend. The authorities appealed people to drop their plans to tour the district this weekend, The Hindu reported.

Avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours: Officials

Officials have cautioned residents about the risk of waterlogging and traffic congestion in low-lying areas. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours.

Telangana minister reviews rain situation, orders precautionary measures

Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Thursday directed district collectors to take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property, given the current spell of heavy rains in the state. Holding a video conference on the situation, as suggested by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the minister said Rs 1 crore has been released to each of the 33 districts for immediate relief measures.

Hyderabad on high rainfall alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Hyderabad on Thursday. The city is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with intense showers. According to the Mint, day temperatures may remain around 27°C, while the minimum is likely to be 21°C.

Heavy rains threaten cotton crops in Telangana

The incessant heavy rains left many cotton fields under sheets of water, while a few tanks were breached with overflowing streams disrupting traffic movement in different villages. According to Telangana Today, farmers, especially those who cultivated cotton and turmeric, are worried over crop loss due to the rains.

5 Telangana districts reel under heavy rains since August 13 night

United Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Khammam and Rangareddy districts received heavy rains since August 13 night. Maddukur in Bhadradri Kothagudem district received the highest rainfall of 12.7 cm, followed by 12.6 cm in Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar district and 12.4 cm in Pargi in Vikarabad district.

Tremors jolt Vikarabad amid heavy rains

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook Vikarabad in Telangana on Thursday morning amid persistent heavy rains. Tremors lasted a few seconds, with no damage reported.

IT employees shift to work from home amid heavy rainfall alert in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's usually bustling IT hubs, like HiTeC City and the Financial District, experienced unusual calm on Wednesday, as tech professionals opted for remote work due to heavy rainfall alerts in the city.

Red alert for several parts of Telangana

The weather department said a red alert has been put in place for various parts of the state until Thursday. An official from the IMD told news agency PTI that an 'orange alert for "heavy to very heavy rainfall" has also been issued for several districts, including Hyderabad.

IMD warns of intense showers, waterlogging in Hyderabad

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Hyderabad on Thursday. The city is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with intense showers.

GHMC on high alert as Hyderabad braces for more rain

With a heavy rainfall warning in place for the next three days, Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation R.V. Karnan has directed civic staff of both the GHMC and Water Board as well as residents to strictly avoid opening manholes under any circumstances, The Hindu reported.

Heavy rains flood Hyderabad’s old city

Several areas in Hyderabad’s old city were affected following heavy rains on Wednesday. According to Telangana Today, complaints of water entering the house in low lying areas of Yakutpura, Lalithabagh, Afzalsagar, Ghousenagar, Shaheennagar, were reported.

Heavy rain alert in Telangana for next 72 hours

Telangana is witnessing incessant rains on Wednesday, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several districts for Thursday. CM Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to take necessary precautions and remain on alert.

IMD warns of heavy rains in 5 Telangana districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts of Telangana for Wednesday, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, the red alert applies to Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Yadadri Bhongir districts. These areas are expected to see intense rainfall that could cause waterlogging, flooding, and traffic disruption, The Hindu reported.

Avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall: Officials

The Hyderabad Rain and Flood Alert Authority (HYDRAA) has advised residents to avoid non-essential travel during the peak of the rains.

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Mancherial, Asifabad districts

Moderate to heavy rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Tuesday night, disrupting normal life and inundating low-lying areas, Telangana Today reported. According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Kannepalli mandal in Mancherial district recorded 233 mm of rainfall, while Bheemini mandal witnessed 226 mm. Hajipur, Kasipet, Bellampalli, and Kotapalli mandals each received over 100 mm.

Telangana govt urges IT to consider WFH

The IT and education departments have been advised to assess the weather situation and consider work-from-home or leave arrangements where necessary.

Telangana govt orders emergency preparedness

The chief minister has issued several directives to different departments to minimise the impact of the upcoming rains. The irrigation department has been instructed to monitor inflows and outflows in reservoirs, tanks, and ponds and take preventive steps to avoid breaches in tank bunds and inform residents in low-lying areas about potential water releases.

Telangana government cancels leave of irrigation officials amid heavy rain alert

In view of a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert issued by the IMD, the Telangana government on Wednesday cancelled the leave of all irrigation department officials for the next four days. Telangana Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed all officials to remain at their duty stations and stay fully alert to prevent any mishap or damage due to excessive rain.

Half-day holiday in Hyderabad, full in other districts declared amid heavy rain forecast

The Telangana government has declared a half-day holiday in Hyderabad and a full holiday in Warangal and other districts on August 13 and 14 for all government and private schools, given the IMD forecast of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. The schools shall function only in the morning shift in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area, the School Education Director said in an official communication late Tuesday.

IMD issues thunderstorm, lightning warnings in all 33 districts

The IMD also said thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds could occur in all 33 districts of the state. It has warned of the potential for extremely heavy rainfall on August 15 and 16, with amounts possibly exceeding 204.5 mm.