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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Venkatapuram in Telangana's Mulugu records 46 cm rainfall in 28 hours, authorities launch full-scale emergency response
As heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of Telangana, Venkatapuram mandal in Mulugu district has emerged as one of the most affected regions. In a span of approximately 28 hours from Tuesday (July 22, 2025) morning , the mandal recorded a staggering 46 cm of rainfall, according to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS). With more rain expected, the district administration has activated emergency protocols to prevent casualties and damage. Mandal teams on night duty Speaking to The Hindu, the district Collector T.S. Divakara said that disaster preparedness measures had been in place for weeks and were immediately scaled up as the rainfall intensified. 'We have been very active and alert. All our mandal teams were on night duty yesterday, and the situation is being monitored round the clock. We have identified and mapped all vulnerable locations, low-lying causeways, bridges, tanks, and sandbags have been deployed in advance. Thankfully, our [irrigation] tanks are still below 50% capacity, and the Godavari river has not swelled yet,' he said. Assuring that there is no cause for panic, he said, 'We are 100% prepared. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State National Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been stationed across the district. The control room is functioning 24x7, and we have ordered Mandal Education Officers (MEOs) to declare holidays for schools if road access becomes an issue. Pregnant women and vulnerable individuals are being closely monitored, and medical teams are on standby. The district has 13 ambulances that have been strategically placed.' To support Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and rehabilitation efforts, the Collector said that financial advances had been sanctioned, ₹1 lakh to each PHC and ₹1.5 lakh to MPDOs. 'Our PHCs are fully equipped with medicines and essentials,' he said. Mulugu Additional Collector (Revenue), Ch. Mahenderji, said that the district had been on high alert since the beginning of the monsoon. 'Special officers have been assigned to each mandal. MPDOs, tahsildars, and panchayat secretaries are coordinating as core teams to manage the ground situation,' he said. Waterlogged zones cordoned off The administration has mapped all critical zones, low-lying areas, internal roads, streams, and culverts, and deployed teams in shifts to these locations. 'Waterlogged zones are immediately cordoned off to prevent accidents. Essential supplies including food grains have been pre-positioned at all mandal-level ration shops. We planned this well ahead for the peak monsoon months: June, July, and August,' he added. To maintain effective coordination, dedicated WhatsApp groups have also been created for real-time updates between field officers and the control room. The district administration has also issued a public advisory urging residents to remain cautious, especially in low-lying and remote areas. 'If the sky is overcast with thunder and flashes of lightning, assume lightning activity is underway and act accordingly,' as per the advisory. Toll-free number People have been advised to contact the district toll-free number 18004257109 for emergency support, suggestions, or clarifications.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heat spikes in Telangana despite ongoing monsoon
Hyderabad: Despite the Monsoon being active across Telangana, several districts witnessed a sharp rise in day temperatures on Sunday. According to the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Khammam, Suryapet, and Nalgonda districts recorded some of the highest temperatures, touching 38 Celsius to 40 Celsius. The temperature map showed that while northern districts like Nirmal, Nizamabad, and Adilabad remained relatively cooler, the southern and southeastern regions experienced intense heat. Parts of Khammam were among the hottest, with localised pockets nearing 38 Celsius. Officials attributed the rise in temperatures to a break in Monsoon activity and clear skies that led to direct surface heating. 'This pattern is common when the Monsoon weakens temporarily. Clear skies push up daytime temperatures,' as per India Meteorological Department. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad During peak summer in May and early June, districts like Nalgonda and Khammam often see temperatures crossing 44 Celsius. While July is typically cooler due to rain, these brief heat spells became more frequent this season. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Meteorologists expected rainfall activity to resume mid-week, which could bring some relief.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Hyderabad gets relief from heat: Light to moderate rains hit city, IMD issues thunderstorm alert
Representative Image HYDERABAD: In a much-needed relief from the rising humidity over the past few days, light to moderate rains lashed parts of the state, including Hyderabad, on Monday. The city recorded an average rainfall of 11.4 mm across GHMC limits, according to the data from the TGDPS. Among the GHMC circles, Serilingampally topped the charts with a cumulative average rainfall of 17.1 mm, followed closely by Chandanagar at 16.4 mm and Secunderabad at 16.1 mm. Moosapet and Karwan reported 15.4 mm each, while Yousufguda and Khairatabad logged 15.1 mm, all categorised as moderate rainfall. Several other areas such as Gajularamaram, Mehdipatnam, Jubilee Hills, Amberpet, and Musheerabad registered between 12.5 mm and 14.2 mm of rainfall. On the lower end of the scale, Charminar, Rajendranagar, and Chandrayangutta saw less than 7 mm of rainfall. Meanwhile, the IMD issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places across several districts. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Dry spell sans major rainfall likely for Telangana till mid-July
There was relief when the summer was cut short and the rains came in early in May. But, the prolonged dry weather with intermittent rainfall for the last few weeks does not portend well with meteorologists stating these conditions could extend well up to mid-July. 'The monsoon has moved towards north, northeast, central and western India. Heavy rainfall is being reported in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, western Uttar Pradesh, Konkan, Goa and other regions. Usually the monsoon returns, but the gap has become wider this year,' informed Telangana Government Development Planning Society (TGDPS) senior weather consultant Y.V. Rama Rao. With the Bay of Bengal too not showing any signs of any major low pressure or depressions forming that could move towards Andhra Pradesh or Odisha to bring back the rains, further progress of the Southwest Monsoon this year will be known post July 15. 'There is no positive signal of the rains returning for the next three weeks at least. This year, we had an early monsoon onset in May itself followed by rains for a few days and after that the rainfall has been sporadic,' he pointed out. Already, June is showing a deficit of minus 42% having received 9.7 cm when it is supposed to get about 13 cm. The shortfall of 5.6 cm is unlikely to be bridged because of the current weak monsoon activity which seems to have enveloped the entire southern peninsula. Though a low pressure has been detected in the Bay of Bengal, it is more likely to move towards North Odisha and West Bengal. 'We normally witness a couple of low pressures or depressions forming during this period, but that has not happened though El Nino neutral conditions continue to be prevalent,' said Mr. Rama Rao. The last high-deficiency year was in 2014, when only 5.4 cm of rainfall was received. Less than normal rainfall during in June has also been recorded in 2019-29 of 8.5 cm and 23-24 of 7.3 cm. All eyes are now on July which is the month where Telangana is supposed to receive the highest rainfall for the monsoon of about 22.7 cm. Meteorologists and policy makers are hoping there will be a change in the weather so that the rains return. Saving grace is that heavy rains in Maharashtra indicate that the inflows to Krishna and Godavari rivers could be substantial though 26 of the 33 districts have recorded deficient rainfall so far. The senior meteorologist says that maximum and minimum temperatures are pretty normal despite the cloud cover. The temperatures are hovering around 32° Celsiu-33° Celsius in the capital region and 37° Celsius-38° Celsius in the districts during the day. At nights, these are about 20° Celsius-22° Celsius in the city and 22° Celsius-24° Celsius in the hinterlands.
Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Dry spell, no strong systems, weak conditions: IMD predicts below-normal monsoon for Telangana in June
Following a week or more of dry spell across Telangana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday predicted a revival of the monsoon in the state. While IMD has warned of intense spells of rain, gusty winds, and thundershowers across the state until June 14, the weather bureau also said a prolonged dry spell and a weak monsoon are expected for the month. However, the dry spell over the last week is neither alarming nor unusual, say officials, and it is unlikely to impact the overall impact of the monsoon. After the monsoon onset, there is a dry spell likely for a brief period, following which the monsoon is expected to revive itself. 'The overall monsoon scenario for Telangana for June could be near normal. In July, we are expecting a lot of rainfall,' a scientist at IMD's Hyderabad centre told According to the IMD's daily bulletin, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely over isolated parts in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahbubabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Hyderabad. The IMD scientist said that Telangana's northeastern districts will receive copious rain on Wednesday, and southern regions will receive similar rain on Thursday. 'It will be continuous rainfall, but not a lot. After June 14, we can expect very little rainfall. There is no system formation, and it is normal monsoon rains,' the scientist added. According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), which has over 1000 automated weather stations across the state, the highest rainfall of 68.5 mm received Monday was recorded at Kubeer in Nirmal district and Madnur in Kamareddy. Narsapur (G), Adilabad (Urban) and Ichoda also recorded rainfall of over 60 mm. In terms of district-wise average rainfall, Kamareddy, Jagtial, and Nizamabad districts recorded the highest of 39.7 mm, 30.5 mm, and 24.4 mm, respectively. Dr Y V Rama Rao, Consultant Meteorologist, TGDPS, said that overall monsoon for June is likely to be below normal. 'After the monsoon onset, systems have moved northwards, and the monsoon has become weak. A monsoon surge is developing in the Arabian Sea from June 11 onwards, and that should give some rainfall and some low pressure is forming on the Andhra coast, which is also very weak and after June 14 it is moving northwards,' said Dr Rao, and pointed out that in the absence of any major low-pressure systems or depressions, more rain cannot be expected. Adding that the overall monsoon for June will be weak for June, he said, 'We have had 10 days with no rainfall. We are not expecting heavy or extreme rainfall in the next four or five days. It will be an overall normal to below normal.' Another reason, he added, is the global weather phenomenon called El Niño, which is not supporting monsoon activity over the region. Rahul V Pisharody is an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express Online and has been reporting from Telangana on various issues since 2019. Besides a focused approach to big news developments, Rahul has a keen interest in stories about Hyderabad and its inhabitants and looks out for interesting features on the city's heritage, environment, history culture etc. His articles are straightforward and simple reads in sync with the context. Rahul started his career as a journalist in 2011 with The New Indian Express and worked in different roles at the Hyderabad bureau for over 8 years. As Deputy Metro Editor, he was in charge of the Hyderabad bureau of the newspaper and coordinated with the team of district correspondents, centres and internet desk for over three years. A native of Palakkad in Kerala, Rahul has a Master's degree in Communication (Print and New Media) from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Long motorcycle rides and travel photography are among his other interests. ... Read More
