Hyderabad experienced a welcome change in weather on Wednesday as moderate to heavy rains cooled down the city and nearby areas. The showers brought down the temperature and increased humidity levels, offering relief from the recent heat.
The Telangana Development Planning Society reported that the BHEL Factory in Ramachandrapuram saw the highest rainfall within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, receiving 36.3 mm between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Other parts of the city also saw significant rainfall. Patancheru got 31 mm, while Gachibowli recorded 25 mm. Rainfall in Malakpet reached 22.3 mm, and Lingampally saw 21 mm.
Additional areas reported varied rainfall levels:
– Moosarambagh: 20 mm
– Asmangadh: 18.5 mm
– Malkajgiri: 17.8 mm
– R.C. Puram and Himayatnagar: between 16 and 17 mm
While the morning remained mostly dry, rain picked up in the afternoon and lasted into the evening. Some parts of the city experienced traffic congestion due to the sudden showers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a maximum temperature of 33.4°C, which is 6.6 degrees below the average for this time of year. The minimum temperature stood at 25.6°C, a drop of 1.4 degrees from the usual.
Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts continued rainfall and cloudy weather through May 27. On Thursday, temperatures may rise slightly to a high of 39°C with a low around 25°C, but scattered thunderstorms and thundershowers are still expected.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts as more rain is anticipated in the coming days.
