Hyderabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain for the next four days in the state. This is due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, near the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal.
IMD Hyderabad officials warned of the possibility of extreme rainfall. On Monday, a surface depression formed in the northwest Bay of Bengal. By Tuesday morning, this developed into a low-pressure area.
As a result, the IMD issued a yellow alert for Wednesday. Heavy rain is expected in Bhadradri, Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, and Mulugu districts. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are likely in isolated areas across Telangana.
The forecast also includes heavy rain on Thursday in Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) could occur in all districts of Telangana. Strong surface winds (30-40 kmph) might affect Jogulamba Gadwal, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, and Wanaparthy districts. Rain is expected to continue until August 30 in various districts.
