Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Telangana Forecast Prolonged Rain, Thunderstorms From September 17
Telangana may get a long period of rainy weather starting September 17.
The rain could become more widespread from September 19 to 22.
Some places may receive heavy rain.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may also occur.
Weather scientists expect a low-pressure system to develop over the north Andaman Sea.
It may move toward the Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts.
Telangana has received less monsoon rain than usual so far.
A weather blogger thinks the new rain could reduce the shortfall by the end of September.
Telangana is expected to receive rain at a few places on September 17 and 18, and at many places from September 19 to 22.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast isolated heavy rain on September 19–22, with thunderstorms, lightning and 30–40 kmph gusts also possible.
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the north Andaman Sea on September 19 and move toward the south Odisha–north Andhra Pradesh coast.
Telangana’s monsoon rainfall was 19% below normal through September 16, while Hyderabad recorded a 21% deficit.
Weather blogger Balaji T. expects the spell to improve Telangana’s rainfall deficit to 14–18% by the end of September.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, issued the forecast; weather blogger Balaji T. also analysed the expected spell.
- What
- A prolonged period of rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall is forecast for Telangana.
- When
- Rain is forecast from September 17, with widespread rainfall expected from September 19 to 22; the broader spell may continue through September 25 according to Balaji T.
- Where
- Telangana, including Hyderabad, with the developing weather system expected to move toward the south Odisha–north Andhra Pradesh coasts.
- Why
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation is expected to develop into a low-pressure area over the north Andaman Sea and move west-northwest.
- Initial rain dates
- Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are forecast at a few places in Telangana on September 17 and 18.
- Widespread rain
- Rain is forecast at many places from September 19 to 22.
- Heavy rainfall
- Isolated heavy rain is forecast on September 19 and 20, with isolated heavy rain across the state on September 21 and 22.
- Wind warning
- Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph may occur at isolated places from September 17 to 20.
- Telangana rainfall
- The state received 536.5 mm of rain against a normal 664.5 mm from June 1 to September 16, a 19% deficit.
- Hyderabad rainfall
- Hyderabad received 429.4 mm against a normal 540.6 mm, a 21% deficit.
- Private estimate
- Balaji T. estimates Telangana may receive 600–640 mm and Hyderabad 530–560 mm by the end of September.