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Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Telangana Records 32% Excess Rainfall in 2024-25 Monsoon
Hyderabad: The 2024-25 monsoon season officially drew to a close, and Telangana emerged with a substantial 32% surplus in rainfall, ushering in optimism for the state's water resources and agricultural prospects. According to the latest data released by the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), the state received an impressive 1,215.9 mm of rainfall against the annual average of 918.9 mm, placing it firmly in the "excess" rainfall category. Meteorologists highlighted that this year's rainfall marked a significant improvement over the previous monsoon season, which saw lower precipitation levels. "The rainfall data compiled up to May 31, 2025, shows that a vast majority of districts across the state received above-normal rainfall, with several experiencing 'large excess' precipitation," said YV Rama, a senior scientist from TGDPS. Among the standout districts this monsoon were Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Mahabubnagar—all of which were categorised under "large excess" rainfall. Wanaparthy recorded 1,136.9 mm of rain—an 80% increase over its normal of 631.4 mm. Jogulamba Gadwal wasn't far behind, logging 989.6 mm of rain, which is 71% more than its average of 579.6 mm. Mahabubnagar also received 1,099.6 mm of rainfall, representing a 71% deviation from its normal average of 643.2 mm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A perfect start needs the perfect ride – Shine 125! Honda Learn More Other districts, including Medak (32% excess), Rangareddy (29%), Karimnagar (28%), and Khammam (35%), also recorded significant surpluses, underscoring the widespread nature of the rainfall. Hyderabad, the state capital, saw 1,112.9 mm of rain against a seasonal norm of 830.7 mm, marking a 34% surplus. While this is expected to boost groundwater levels and provide relief for the city's water supply, officials also noted challenges. "We've witnessed more intense short-duration showers this year, which led to urban flooding and infrastructure pressure," said an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Experts believe that the healthy monsoon could contribute positively to the upcoming agricultural cycle, particularly in water-intensive regions. "The excess rainfall is also expected to enhance reservoir storage and groundwater recharge, crucial for sustaining rural and semi-urban communities through the dry months ahead," said G Sailu, a biodiversity expert.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon covers entire state, rain drenches southern districts
1 2 Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed widespread rainfall on Thursday, with several southern districts recording significant precipitation. Also, the southwest monsoon has covered entire Telangana. According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society, Jogulamba Gadwal district topped the charts with 39.3 mm, followed by Narayanpet (31.5 mm), Vikarabad (24 mm) and Wanaparthy (20.4 mm). Mahabubnagar also recorded 19.7 mm of rain, while other districts like Nagarkurnool and Rajanna Sircilla received moderate showers. However, many northern and eastern districts such as Siddipet, Warangal, Karimnagar, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri reported negligible or no rainfall. In Hyderabad, the highest rainfall was recorded at Kapra (37.5 mm) and Mallapur (37.3 mm). Neredmet area recorded 33.5 mm, while other parts such as Uppal, Osmania University (21.5 mm), and Musheerabad saw moderate showers ranging between 10–20 mm. Lower rainfall was reported from areas like Hayathnagar, Cherlapalli, Sainikpuri, and Musheerabad, all receiving between 10 and 12 mm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers to occur at many places across Telangana over the next few days. Gusty winds were also expected to occur at isolated locations in all districts. Maximum temperatures were likely to remain below normal by five degrees Celsius to seven degrees Celsius for the next three days, providing relief from the sweltering heat that gripped the state earlier this month.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heavy rain soaks Hyderabad as IMD issues yellow alert
Representative image HYDERABAD: Monday saw widespread rainfall across Hyderabad, with several localities receiving moderate to heavy showers. The showers brought a significant drop in maximum temperatures compared to the same day last year, marking one of the coolest days in recent weeks. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society, Patancheru MRO Office (Ramachandrapuram & Patancheru) recorded the highest rainfall at 13.3 mm, followed by Wadi E Mahmood, Sulemannagar (Rajendranagar) with 12.5 mm, and Khajaguda Sports Complex, Gachibowli (Serilingampally) with 12.3 mm. Other areas including Attapur, Shaikpet, Mehdipatnam, and Falaknuma received rainfall ranging between 5 and 11 mm. All 30 GHMC circles reported maximum temperatures below 35 degrees Celsius. In contrast, on the same date in 2024, most circles recorded temperatures in the range of 38 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius. This year's cooler weather can be attributed to prevailing cloud cover and intermittent rain, say officials. IMD, Hyderabad, has issued a yellow warning with forecast of light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds across the city on Tuesday. The sky is expected to remain generally cloudy. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius respectively.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Rain Brings Relief to Hyderabad, More Expected Till May 27
Several parts of Hyderabad and its surrounding regions recorded moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, offering a significant drop in temperatures and raising humidity levels. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society, the heaviest rainfall in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits was recorded at BHEL Factory in Ramachandrapuram, which received 36.3 mm of rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Patancheru registered 31.0 mm, while Gachibowli recorded 25.0 mm. Other rainfall figures included 22.3 mm at Malakpet and 21.0 mm at Lingampally. The rainfall was spread across multiple GHMC circles. Reports showed 20.0 mm rainfall at Moosarambagh, 18.5 mm in Asmangadh, and 17.8 mm in Malkajgiri. Other areas such as R.C. Puram and Himayatnagar also recorded between 17 and 16 mm. Despite no measurable rain recorded during the early hours of the day, the showers began intensifying in the afternoon and continued till late evening, causing traffic delays in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted a maximum temperature of 33.4 degrees Celsius for the city—a deviation of 6.6 degrees below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6 degrees Celsius, showing a slight dip of 1.4 degrees. The IMD forecast predicts continued rainfall activity for the next seven days. For Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise slightly to a maximum of 39 degrees Celsius with minimums around 25 degrees Celsius, but intermittent rainfall is still likely. The trend of cloudy skies and periodic thundershowers or thunderstorms is forecast to persist through May 27.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
How much rainwater can be collected in a day from a 100 sq.m. rooftop? Enough for a family of four for at least 3 days
Hyderabad and its surrounding areas have been receiving rain for the past few days. How much of it could have been used for domestic purposes? People working towards rainwater harvesting said that if 25mm rainfall is received, around 2,000 litres can be collected from a rooftop spanning 100 square metres (over 1,000 square feet). On Friday (May 16, 2025) morning, the highest of 36.6 mm rainfall was received in Golconda, according to data from Telangana Development Planning Society. Stand alone apartments, gated communities, shopping malls and other structures with huge surface area can harvest several thousands litres of rainwater. Amount of water needed in a day Kalpana Ramesh, founder, The Rainwater Project said that a person needs, ideally, 130 litres of water a day. Around 2,000 litres of harvested rainwater would be sufficient for a family of four for at least three days. How is rainfall that can be collected from a rooftop calculated? Amount of rainfall that can be collected from a rooftop is calculated by multiplying surface area with rainfall As type of roof surface (soft with vegetation or hard), slope, debris, rain intensity, precipitation and other factors impact the rainwater collection, runoff coefficient too is included in the calculation. A 0.8 coefficient means that 80% of rainwater can be collected Formula: Surface area (in square metres) x rainfall (in metres) x runoff coefficient Example: If rainfall depth is 25mm over 100 square metres rooftop, then the rainfall collected is: 100 square metres x 0.025 metres x 0.8 = 2 cubic metres (2,000 litres) Groundwater level in Hyderabad The methods to recharge groundwater are under focus as the annual average water level in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) continues to plummet dangerously: from 11.40 metres below ground level (bgl) in 2018-19, it dropped to 8.98 in 2024-25. And it was at 9.05 in 2024-25 till March. It continues to be in the red zone — which is below 20 metres bgl. The areas with Outer Ring Road where the water table is in the red zone includes Malkajgiri, Bachupally, Dundigal, Serilingampally, Hayatnagar, Abdullapurmet, Saroornagar and Kukatpally mandals. Filters can be used Vishwanath Srikantahiah from Biome Environmental Trust said that a sump, built to store municipal water, can also be used to store the rainwater. He said it has to be ensured that the roof is clean. When there is a forecast for rain, the roof can be cleaned. Filters costing around ₹3,500 can be used to filter rainwater. Ms. Kalpana said that inline filters are fitted in rainwater pipes. It weeds out leaves and other debris before collected rainwater is let into a sump or RWH pit. Rain throughout the year She said that as rainfall is not confined only to the monsoon, people will have sufficient water in non-monsoons too. According to TGDPS, the cumulative rainfall in GHMC from June 1, 2024 to May 15, 2025 was 996.5 mm against normal 811.8 mm. A contractor said that it takes around ₹15,000 to set up a RWH pit three feet wide and four feet deep, which needs maintenance.
