A cyclonic storm has reached the shores of South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh today, heading north-northwest. The Meteorological Department has warned that Telangana will be affected, issuing a yellow alert for every district.
People in the area should prepare for moderate to heavy rain, with wind speeds up to 40 km/h. Some places might also experience light thunder and lightning. The districts expecting significant rainfall include Suryapet, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Janagama, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu, Bhupalpally, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Mancherial, Jagtial, and Hyderabad.
Authorities are urging residents to stay alert as the storm progresses.