Heavy rains are expected to continue across Telangana, which is already struggling with floods. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for the next five days, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. This follows record-breaking rainfall caused by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, with Thirumalayapalem in Khammam district receiving 52 cm of rain, the highest of the season. Other districts, including Warangal, Mahabubabad, and Suryapet, experienced rainfall exceeding 40 cm, causing severe damage in low-lying areas.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Train Services In South
The heavy rainfall on Sunday led to the cancellation and diversion of several trains by the South Central Railway. Hyderabad received substantial rain from Saturday morning to Sunday morning but narrowly avoided extreme conditions similar to the 2020 floods, which could have brought more than 30 cm of rain.
In Andhra Pradesh, heavy rain caused severe flooding in Vijayawada’s Rama Krishna Puram area, submerging houses and vehicles. Police and NDRF teams have initiated rescue and relief operations, relocating affected residents to safer places.
The IMD has predicted that heavy rainfall will continue on Sunday in 15 districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, and others, which could lead to further flooding in these areas.
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Weather Forecast For UP
The meteorological department has forecasted rain across several areas of western UP and some regions in eastern UP on September 3. The state can expect heavy rainfall in the coming days, offering significant relief from the heat. Most areas in the state are anticipated to receive rain on Tuesday, with heightened monsoon activity beginning Monday. Rain is likely to cause a drop in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C. In contrast, Delhi-NCR continues to face humid heat due to a lack of rainfall.
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Between September 4 and 6, both western and eastern UP are predicted to experience widespread rainfall. On September 3, rain and occasional thunderstorms are expected in many parts of western UP, with lighter rain in some areas of eastern UP. Heavy rainfall is particularly forecasted for western UP. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 34°C, while minimum temperatures will be between 25°C and 26°C. The sky will generally be overcast. In Delhi, moderate to heavy rain is anticipated from September 3 to 6, with temperatures expected to drop. A yellow alert has been issued for September 5, with light to moderate rain expected in Noida.
Rainfall is forecasted for Agra, Mathura, Firozabad, and Jhansi, among other locations on Tuesday. The weather impact on temperatures is expected to be minor over the next five days. In recent 24 hours, Prayagraj and Meerut recorded maximum temperatures of 36.5°C, while Ghazipur reported a minimum of 24.0°C.
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