Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
The weather office has warned that rain and thunderstorms may affect parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Some places could get heavy rain, while others may see lighter showers.
Hyderabad could have rain, thunder, and lightning later in the day.
Some parts of Telangana may also have strong, gusty winds.
People were told not to stand under trees or electricity poles during storms.
Farmers were asked to protect crops during the harvest season.
Rain could cause water to collect on roads and slow traffic.
The supplied report ends while describing advice for fishermen, so that advice is not available.
The IMD warned of light to moderate rain in some areas and heavy rain in certain districts over the next few hours.
Hyderabad may see an overcast sky after noon, with rain, thunder, and lightning possible by evening or midnight.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in parts of northern and eastern Telangana, including Adilabad, Mancherial, Mulugu, and Khammam.
Gusty winds of 30 to 40 km/h are expected, and authorities advised people to avoid sheltering under trees or electricity poles.
Isolated light rain is possible in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema; travelers were warned of possible waterlogging and traffic disruption.
- Who
- The IMD issued the warning; disaster management authorities, travelers, and farmers were given advice.
- What
- A warning forecasts rain, thunderstorms, possible heavy rain, and gusty winds in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- When
- Over the next few hours, including possible afternoon, evening, or midnight conditions.
- Where
- Parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad and districts named in the report.
- Why
- The warning addresses expected rain and storm conditions that could bring gusty winds, waterlogging, and traffic disruptions.
- Issuing agency
- IMD
- Expected wind speed
- 30 to 40 km/h in parts of Telangana
- Telangana districts named
- Adilabad, Mancherial, Mulugu, and Khammam
- Hyderabad forecast
- Overcast after noon; rain, thunder, and lightning possible by evening or midnight
- Andhra Pradesh areas named
- Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Godavari districts, Krishna, Nellore, and parts of Rayalaseema
- Possible travel impact
- Sudden rain and waterlogging may disrupt traffic in some areas