Archive · 24 Aug 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across Telangana
Weather officials expect heavy rain in parts of Telangana until August 26.
Some districts have been placed under a yellow alert.
Thunderstorms and strong winds may happen in many areas.
Hyderabad could also receive heavy rain for the next two days.
Rain is expected to become lighter but may continue through August 31.
Officials said low-pressure areas forming over the Bay of Bengal are causing the weather.
Another low-pressure area may bring more rain to northern and central Telangana.
People living in low areas, farmers, and drivers have been asked to stay careful.
Travellers were told to check the weather before starting their journeys.
The Indian Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in parts of Telangana through August 26.
A yellow alert covers isolated heavy rainfall in five districts, including Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 30–40 kmph are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad.
Light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms are forecast from August 27 through August 31.
The Telangana Development Planning Society recorded the state’s highest rainfall at 66 mm in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district.
- Who
- The Indian Meteorological Department issued the forecast, while the Disaster Management Department advised residents, farmers, motorists, and travellers to remain alert.
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected in parts of Telangana, followed by light to moderate rainfall later in the month.
- When
- Heavy rain is forecast through August 26; light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected from August 27 to 31.
- Where
- Various parts of Telangana, including northern and central districts and Hyderabad.
- Why
- The IMD attributed the rainfall to low-pressure areas forming in the Bay of Bengal, along with a cyclonic circulation.
- Heavy-rain period
- Through August 26
- Later forecast
- Light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms from August 27 to 31
- Yellow-alert districts
- Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally
- Expected wind speed
- Gusty winds of 30–40 kmph with thunderstorms
- Highest recorded rainfall
- 66 mm in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district, according to Telangana Development Planning Society data
- Public advice
- Low-lying residents, farmers, motorists, and travellers were urged to remain alert and plan journeys around weather conditions