
IMD reports heavy rainfall across Telangana, Husnabad records 17 cm rainfall in past 24 hours
The Hindu
IMD reports heavy rainfall in Telangana, with flooding in Hyderabad; forecast predicts more rain in specific districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several areas in Telangana experienced very heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. The data, covering the period from 8.30 a.m. of Tuesday (September 3) to 8.30 a.m. of Wednesday (September 4), shows that Husnabad in Siddipet recorded the highest rainfall at 17 cm. This was followed by 13 cm in Nandipet and Makloor in Nizamabad, 13 cm in Yellandu in Bhadradri Kothagudem, and 12 cm in Nanganur in Siddipet.
Heavy rains struck parts of Hyderabad late Tuesday night, causing flooding in several areas. The rains prompted the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials to begin clearing waterlogged spots.
The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall in Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mancherial and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad districts for Wednesday (September 4, 2024). In department issued an impact based forecast in the morning predicting light to moderate rain very likely in Hyderabad and its surroundings on Wednesday.