Hyderabad: The Meteorological Department has sounded red alerts for multiple districts across Telangana, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. The downpour is being driven by a low-pressure system brewing over the Bay of Bengal.
According to officials, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph are likely in parts of the State.
Light rain is expected in Hyderabad and its outskirts today, accompanied by overcast skies.
Districts placed under red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall include Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally.
Moderate to heavy showers are also likely in Mahabubabad, Khammam, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Siddipet, Nirmal, Jagtial, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Hanumakonda, Warangal, Rajanna Sircilla, Nizamabad, Narayanpet, Medchal, Medak, Sangareddy, and Vikarabad.
Residents in affected districts have been advised to stay alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
