Hyderabad Weather Alert: IMD Warns Of Thunderstorms And Lightning On February 23, Will Schools Close?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert across multiple districts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, cautioning residents about unstable weather conditions on February 23, 2026. The forecast points to thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with isolated spells of rain expected in several parts of the state.

Yellow alert across districts

The advisory covers a wide belt of northern and central Telangana. Mancherial, Medak, Kamareddy, Sangareddy, Nizamabad, Nirmal and Adilabad districts are under alert, along with Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy around the Hyderabad urban region.

According to the department, rainfall activity will remain scattered but locally intense. Light to moderate showers are expected at isolated locations, particularly during afternoon and evening hours when convective clouds typically build up.

In its weather bulletin, the IMD said, "Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are very likely at isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, and Nagarkurnool districts of Telangana."

Parents wait for school closure announcement

With the warning coinciding with regular school days, uncertainty has spread among families. Students and parents are closely watching for any government order regarding the closure of educational institutions as a precautionary measure.

However, officials have not yet issued any notification suspending classes. As of now, schools and colleges are expected to function normally unless further instructions are released by the state administration.

Advisory for residents and students

Authorities have urged people to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during lightning or strong wind spells.

Students have also been asked to stay indoors when weather conditions deteriorate. Officials suggested using the time at home for self study and other productive activities rather than venturing outside during unstable weather.

The situation will depend on real time weather developments, and further advisories may be issued if rainfall or thunderstorm intensity increases later in the day.