Archive · 18 Sep 2026
IMD forecasts rains in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana amid low pressure
Weather officials expect a rain-producing system to form over the Bay of Bengal.
It may move toward the coasts of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh.
This could bring rain to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Several districts have received a yellow alert, meaning people should be careful.
Telangana may get heavy rain from the 20th to the 23rd.
Thunder, lightning and strong winds could happen in some places.
Fishermen in Andhra Pradesh have been told not to go into the sea during the alert.
Telangana has received less rain than usual so far this season.
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal by the 19th and move toward the South Odisha-North Andhra coasts.
The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Telangana is expected to receive heavy rain from the 20th through the 23rd, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds possible.
Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema may see rain, thunderstorms and winds of 40 to 50 kmph; fishermen have been advised to avoid the sea.
Telangana has recorded 536.6 mm of rainfall so far, representing a 19 percent deficit according to the department.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, travelers, and fishermen are involved.
- What
- A low-pressure system is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, prompting yellow alerts.
- When
- The system is expected to form by the 19th; Telangana’s heavy-rain forecast covers the 20th through the 23rd.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema, Hyderabad, and nearby Bay of Bengal coastal areas.
- Why
- The forecast low-pressure area is expected to move toward the South Odisha-North Andhra coasts and intensify rainfall.
- Expected system
- A low-pressure area is expected over the Bay of Bengal by the 19th.
- Forecast period
- Heavy rain is forecast in Telangana from the 20th through the 23rd.
- Alert level
- Yellow alerts have been issued for several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Possible conditions
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in parts of both states.
- Wind speed
- Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema could experience winds of 40 to 50 kmph.
- Telangana rainfall
- The state has recorded 536.6 mm so far, a reported 19 percent deficit.
- Safety advice
- Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea, and travelers have been urged to take precautions.