Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Weather LATEST Update: IMD has issued a rain alert for the Telugu states. Officials are saying that heavy rains are on the way. Northern Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh can expect thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds
The weather office says some parts of Telangana will get rain until August 20. Strong winds blowing at 30 to 40 kmph are also expected. Officials have issued a special alert for 11 districts: Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Mulugu. These areas might see thunderstorms and lightning. People should stay away from trees, electric poles, and weak buildings during the windy weather.
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Rains may continue after August 20
Light to moderate rains will likely continue in parts of Telangana from August 20 to 25. However, the Hyderabad Met Centre has not issued any special weather warnings for this period. This means we are not looking at a statewide heavy rain situation. The intensity of the rain will differ from place to place. While some areas will just get light showers, others might experience thunderstorms. People in North Telangana districts should especially keep an eye on local updates.
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Wind and rain warning for coastal areas in AP
Andhra Pradesh will also see more rain in the coming days. From the night of August 18 to the morning of August 20, a few places in North Coastal Andhra, Yanam, and South Coastal regions will get light to moderate rain or thundershowers. The Amaravati Met Centre has warned about possible lightning and thunderstorms. At the same time, strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph are also likely. From August 20 to 23, some parts of North Coastal, South Coastal, and Rayalaseema areas can expect light to moderate rain with gusty winds.
The weather department predicts that from the morning of August 23 to the morning of August 25, some places in Andhra Pradesh might get light to moderate showers. Officials have clarified that there are no special warnings for these two days. So, for now, there's no need to worry about heavy rains. Still, weather can change fast, so it's always a good idea to check for local updates.
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What should people and farmers do?
When there are thunderstorms, it's best to stay indoors and avoid open spaces. During strong winds, don't stand under trees or near electric poles. If you are travelling, check the local weather forecast first. You can get the latest weather information from the central government's Mausam app. For lightning alerts, the Damini app is very useful. For farmers, the Meghdoot app provides weather forecasts tailored for agricultural activities.
