Telangana Experiences Intense Pre-monsoon Showers
Pre-monsoon showers have intensified in Telangana, with significant rainfall recorded in multiple districts such as Rangareddy and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. This weather phenomenon is expected to lead to lower temperatures and thunderstorms in the area.
Highlights
- •Rangareddy district received 45.8 mm of rain, highest in the region
- •Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded the most rainfall at 11.3 mm for the day
- •Forecast predicts moderate rain and thunderstorms across several districts over next few days
- •Temperatures expected to drop as monsoon conditions strengthen
The pre-monsoon showers have intensified across multiple districts of Telangana, with several areas witnessing significant rainfall. According to the latest data recorded until 9 pm on Wednesday by the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Rangareddy district reported the highest rainfall at 45.8 mm in Kethireddypalli, followed closely by Shahbad at 41.3 mm and Mogiligidda in Farooqnagar mandal with 38.5 mm.
Regional Rainfall Records
Rainfall was also observed in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Nalgonda, Hanumakonda, Sangareddy, Khammam, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. In Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Bommalaramaram recorded 34.5 mm, Urumadla Road in Chityala mandal of Nalgonda received 28.5 mm, while Verkat Palle in Valigonda reported 26.3 mm.
In Hyderabad and its surrounding areas, Kondapur registered 16 mm, Ramachandrapuram in Sangareddy saw 14.3 mm, with Muduchintalapally in Medchal-Malkajgiri recording 13.8 mm of rainfall. The district-level average reported the most rain at Bhadradri Kothagudem at 11.3 mm, followed by Khammam at 7.3 mm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moisture-laden winds and an upper air trough passing through Telangana are contributing to thunderstorms and expected rainfall over the next few days. A forecast suggests light to moderate rain, or thundershowers, across several districts, including Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri, particularly during evenings and nights.
The meteorological body predicts a reduction in temperatures as monsoon conditions strengthen. The average rainfall for the day stood at 1.3 mm categorised as 'very light' across Telangana.', 265
