The intense summer heat has eased across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as unexpected rains bring relief, lowering temperatures and making the weather pleasantly cool across several regions.
The scorching summer heat has finally given way to welcome showers in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These rains are caused by a trough and winds from the southwest. Most places are getting light to moderate showers, but some are experiencing heavy rain and gusty winds. The wet spell began on Sunday, March 15, and got stronger on Monday, March 16, with more heavy rain predicted for Tuesday, March 17.
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AP districts on alert for thunderstorms
The weather department has warned that almost all parts of Andhra Pradesh, from North Andhra to Rayalaseema, will get rain today. The APSDMA specifically mentioned that Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts might see light to moderate rain with lightning. They also forecast light showers with lightning for places like Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Tirupati, among others.
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Stay safe! Don't stand under trees in a storm
The disaster management agency, APSDMA, is telling everyone to be extra careful during these summer rains. They often come with dangerous lightning and strong winds. The agency has a special warning for farmers and farm workers: please do not take shelter under trees during a storm. Trees are often struck by lightning, and strong winds can break branches, causing accidents. It's much safer to find a proper, solid shelter.
Moving to Telangana, rains are lashing areas across the state, including the capital, Hyderabad. On Monday, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy districts saw good showers, while Papannapet mandal even experienced a hailstorm. The highest rainfall was recorded in Vatpally, which got a solid 64 mm. Hyderabad also had some light drizzles, with the IMD issuing Orange and Yellow alerts for the state.
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More rain and gusty winds for Telangana today
The Hyderabad Met Centre has issued a warning for today, Tuesday, March 17. They expect light to moderate rain in districts like Adilabad, Komram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, and many others. These rains will likely be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The centre also warned of strong, gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30-40 kmph, sometimes even touching 50 kmph.
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Hyderabad's weather: Sunny days, rainy evenings
The rain isn't just for the districts; the Met department says Hyderabad and its surrounding areas like Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri will also get showers. This cool, rainy weather is expected to last all week across Telangana. Get ready for a strange pattern: sunny afternoons followed by rainy evenings. Health experts are advising people to be careful, as these sudden weather changes can sometimes lead to health issues.
