Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Rain Alert Issued Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Amid Trough
Rainy weather is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
A surface trough and a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal are helping cause the weather change.
Some places in Andhra Pradesh could receive heavy rain.
Other areas may get moderate or light rain.
Strong winds of 40–50 kmph may make driving harder.
People fishing near the coast should be careful.
People living near trees and electric poles should also take care.
Several Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, may receive rain from the afternoon or evening.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority issued a rain alert for several districts.
Polavaram and Eluru may receive isolated heavy rain, while several Godavari districts may get moderate rain.
Other coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh are expected to receive light rain.
Winds may gust at 40–50 kmph, creating difficult driving and fishing conditions.
Telangana may see cloudy weather and isolated light to moderate rain, including in Hyderabad.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and the Met department issued weather information for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- What
- Rain alerts and forecasts were issued, with isolated heavy, moderate, and light rain expected in different districts.
- When
- Rain in Telangana is likely from the afternoon and in isolated places during the evening; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Several districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad, Polavaram, Eluru, and parts of the Godavari region.
- Why
- The weather is linked to a surface trough and a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.
- Weather system
- A surface trough along with a low-pressure area is present in the Bay of Bengal.
- Heaviest expected rain
- Polavaram and Eluru may experience isolated heavy rain.
- Moderate-rain areas
- West Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema, and East Godavari may receive moderate rain.
- Wind speed
- Winds may gust at 40–50 kmph.
- Telangana forecast
- Several districts may receive isolated light to moderate rain, while some may remain dry.
- Safety advice
- Coastal residents should be careful while fishing, and people near trees and electric poles should take precautions.