Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Storm Alert Brings Rain Forecasts Across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Weather officials say a growing storm system may bring rain to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Some places may also have thunder and lightning.
Several districts in Telangana could receive heavy rain until Wednesday morning.
Winds may blow as fast as 40 kilometers per hour.
Because of this, officials issued a yellow alert in Telangana.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh are also expected to get rain.
People should stay away from trees, electric poles and weak buildings.
These precautions can help keep people safe during strong winds and storms.
The Met department issued a storm alert as a depression intensifies over the region.
Telangana is expected to receive rain, thunder and lightning, with heavy rain forecast in 11 districts until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Winds in Telangana could reach 40 kmph, prompting a yellow alert.
Several Andhra Pradesh districts, including northern areas, are expected to receive rain and lightning.
Residents were advised to avoid trees, electric posts and weak structures during the weather conditions.
- Who
- Residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are affected by the forecast; the Met department issued the warning.
- What
- A depression is intensifying and is expected to bring rain, lightning, thunder and strong winds.
- When
- Heavy rain in listed Telangana districts is forecast until 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Where
- Across Telangana and several districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad and North Andhra.
- Why
- The warning was issued because of the intensifying depression, expected rainfall, lightning and winds of up to 40 kmph.
- Alert level
- A yellow alert has been issued for Telangana.
- Expected wind speed
- Winds may reach 40 kmph.
- Telangana heavy-rain period
- Heavy rain is forecast in listed districts until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
- Telangana districts named
- Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Sircilla, Siddipet, Bhupalpally, Hanamkonda, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Mulugu, Bhadradri and Khammam.
- Andhra Pradesh areas named
- Srikakulam, Manyam, Alluri, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Palnadu and Markapuram.
- Safety advice
- People should avoid trees, electric posts and weak structures.