Flash flood threat in Telangana's Adilabad and Nirmal districts valid till 5.30 p.m. August 16
According to the bulletin released by the Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad, in the afternoon, intense rainfall activity linked to a low-pressure system over south Chhattisgarh and its adjoining areas has significantly increased the risk of surface runoff and inundation in fully saturated soils and low-lying regions. The bulletin remains valid till 5.30 p.m.
The IMD has clarified that the bulletin is only a guidance document and not a direct flash flood warning. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert to the possibility of waterlogging and sudden flooding due to continuous rainfall.
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