Hyderabad weather forecast
In the state capital, Hyderabad, the weather forecast for the next 48 hours predicts moderate to heavy rain or thunderstorms, accompanied by sustained surface winds of 30-40 kmph. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 27°C, while the minimum temperature may dip to 21°C. Winds will likely blow from the northwest or west at speeds ranging from 8-12 kmph. This weather pattern aligns with the broader monsoon activity affecting the state. The IMD has issued yellow alert for Hyderabad.
The city of Hyderabad is also preparing for continuous rain over the next several days. The forecast for the first week of September shows generally cloudy skies with intermittent spells of rain or thunderstorms. While heavier showers are expected on September 1 and 2, lighter rain or drizzle may occur on September 3 and 4. Rain or thunderstorms are likely to resume by September 5 and 6, with temperatures ranging between 21°C to 31°C throughout the week.
Saturday’s downpour caused significant disruption in many parts of Telangana, with low-lying areas getting submerged, and road links between several villages cut off due to swollen streams. Rivulets in districts like Mahabubabad, Narayanpet, and Khammam were in spate, further hampering transportation and access to rural regions.
Declare school holidays if necessary
Heavy rain is predicted in first week of September in many places in Telangana. Very likely to occur at isolated places Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, in response to the intense rainfall, conducted a teleconference with district collectors, advising them to take all necessary precautions to prevent the loss of life and property. She emphasized the importance of staying alert, given the forecast for continued heavy rain across the state over the coming days. The Chief Secretary instructed that control rooms be established in each district collector’s office and in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and state Secretariat to monitor the situation closely.As part of the precautionary measures, Santhi Kumari directed the appointment of special officers in flood-prone districts to supervise the condition of overflowing streams and ensure the smooth execution of relief operations. She also suggested that district collectors have the authority to declare school holidays if necessary, based on the local rainfall situation. (With Agency Inputs)
