IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms In Hyderabad Till May 29, Orange Alert Issued Across Telangana

Hyderabad residents may finally get some respite from the intense summer heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall activity in the city over the next few days. The weather department has predicted thunderstorms till May 29 and issued an orange alert for several districts across Telangana in view of the changing weather conditions.

Heatwave Conditions To Continue Till May 28

Even as rain activity is expected to bring temporary relief, the IMD has said that heatwave conditions are likely to continue across Telangana till May 28. However, the impact of the scorching temperatures could reduce because of thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in many regions.

According to data released by the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Nalgonda recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 46.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

Several other districts also witnessed extreme temperatures crossing the 46 degrees Celsius mark. These included Jagtial, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Kumuram Bheem, Suryapet, Nizamabad, Khammam, Mancherial, Mulugu, Peddapalli, Karimnagar and Mahabubabad.

Hyderabad Likely To Receive Rain And Gusty Winds

For Hyderabad, the IMD has forecast light rainfall or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds till May 28. The expected weather activity is likely to provide some comfort to residents who have been dealing with soaring temperatures over the past few weeks.

TGDPS data showed that the highest temperature in Hyderabad was recorded at 42.5 degrees Celsius in Charminar.

The weather department's latest update suggests that conditions may gradually turn favourable with cloud cover and rain activity increasing over the coming days.

Residents Advised To Plan Travel Carefully

With thunderstorms and gusty winds likely to affect normal movement in parts of Telangana, residents have been advised to stay alert and plan their travel accordingly.

Authorities are also closely monitoring the situation as multiple districts remain under orange alert due to the possibility of intense weather activity.

The combination of heatwave conditions and sudden thunderstorms may continue across the state for the next few days before temperatures begin to ease further.