Hyderabad, Nov. 4: Cyclone Murasu brought extremely heavy rainfall to Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Several locations recorded more than 200 mm of rain within 24 hours.
Mulakalapally mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded the highest rainfall in Telangana at 231.8 mm. Meanwhile, Naidupeta received 214.3 mm and Malkaram recorded 210 mm.
Khammam district also witnessed heavy downpours. Vemsoor recorded 196.5 mm, while Sathupalle received 188 mm. Kalluru recorded another 182.5 mm.
Cyclone Murasu Triggers Heavy Rainfall in Telangana
The rainfall affected large parts of Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam under the direct influence of the cyclonic system.
However, Hyderabad and its surrounding districts largely escaped the heavy rainfall. Most other parts of Telangana experienced overcast skies and limited rainfall.
The seven locations that recorded the highest rainfall were:
Mulakalapally: 231.8 mm, Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Naidupeta: 214.3 mm, Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Malkaram: 210 mm, Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Ankampalem: 198.3 mm, Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Vemsoor: 196.5 mm, Khammam.
JVR OCP I & II: 188 mm, Khammam.
Kalluru: 182.5 mm, Khammam.
The rainfall figures cover a 24 hour period, according to the supplied report.
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