Archive · 24 Sep 2026
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Ten Telangana Districts
The weather department expects rain and thunderstorms in parts of Telangana on Friday.
It issued an orange alert for areas where moderate rain may occur.
The report says 10 districts are covered, but it lists only nine names.
A yellow alert was issued for 15 other districts.
These areas may receive lighter rain and thunderstorms.
Winds in the yellow-alert areas are expected to stay below 40 kilometers per hour.
Officials asked people to go outside only when necessary.
They also warned people taking part in Ganesh idol immersion to be careful.
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for 10 Telangana districts for Friday.
The alert warns of moderate rain and thunderstorms in the affected areas.
The report names nine orange-alert districts, creating a discrepancy with the stated total of 10.
A yellow alert covers 15 districts, including Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri and Ranga Reddy.
Officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and asked Ganesh immersion devotees to remain alert.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and Telangana officials issued the warnings.
- What
- Orange and yellow weather alerts were issued for rain, thunderstorms and associated winds.
- When
- The forecast applies to Friday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Telangana, including the listed districts and Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri and Ranga Reddy.
- Why
- Officials issued safety advice because rain and thunderstorms are expected.
- Orange alert
- Issued for 10 Telangana districts, although only nine are named in the report.
- Orange-alert forecast
- Moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected on Friday.
- Named orange-alert districts
- Bhadradri Kothagudem, Hanamkonda, Jangoan, Karimnagar, Mahbubabad, Mulugu, Nalgonda, Suryapet and Warangal.
- Yellow alert
- Issued for 15 districts, including Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri and Ranga Reddy.
- Yellow-alert forecast
- Light rain and thunderstorms, with maximum surface winds below 40 kmph.
- Safety advice
- Residents were asked to venture out only for emergencies.
- Ganesh immersion
- Devotees participating in idol immersion were asked to remain alert.