Rain threat looms over SRH vs RR clash in Hyderabad as IMD issues yellow alert valid 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hyderabad cricket fans on edge as IMD issues yellow alert for possible rain during IPL match in Hyderabad

Cricket fans in Hyderabad are bracing for possible rain disruption as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city and other surrounding districts. The alert, valid from 2 p.m to 4 p.m on Sunday (March 23, 2025), coincides with the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

According to the IMD, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms with maximum surface winds are expected in Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Kamareddy, Medak, Sangareddy, and Nagarkurnool districts. The weather warning, issued on Sunday afternoon, has left thousands of cricket enthusiasts anxious about the fate of the match.

As uncertainty looms, fans took to social media, seeking clarity from weather experts about the conditions expected later in the evening. Many expressed concerns over the possibility of rain interruptions, while others remained hopeful that the match would proceed as planned.