Heavy Rain | Hyderabad, July 30: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, warning of intense showers across several districts on Thursday.
An Orange Alert has been issued for parts of north Telangana, while Hyderabad is also likely to receive continuous rainfall throughout the day.
According to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre, very heavy rainfall is expected in Mancherial, Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Jagtial, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, and Siddipet districts.
The weather department has also issued a Yellow Alert for Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Vikarabad, and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, where heavy rainfall is likely.
Heavy Rain | Hyderabad Likely to Witness Continuous Rain
The IMD has forecast intermittent to continuous rain across Hyderabad during the day, with the possibility of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and slow vehicular movement in low lying areas. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert during periods of heavy rainfall.
Authorities have urged people to stay indoors unless travel is essential and to follow official weather updates and advisories issued by the administration.
Moderate Rain Expected in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in Polavaram, East Godavari, and Eluru districts.
Light to moderate showers are also expected in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu districts.
Officials have advised residents in both states to remain cautious, particularly in flood prone and low lying areas, and to follow instructions issued by local authorities.
