Hyderabad: Heavy rains lashed Telangana overnight, flooding roads, overflowing streams, and disrupting traffic in several districts. Central Telangana was the worst affected. Siddipet, Kamareddy, Medak, and Yadadri Bhongir recorded extreme rainfall from Sunday night to early Monday.
The highest rainfall, 236 mm, hit Gouraram in Wargal mandal, Siddipet district. Mulugu mandal in the same district followed with 186.5 mm. Meanwhile, Islampur in Tupran on Hyderabad’s outskirts received 179.5 mm. Pitlam mandal in Kamareddy logged 175.5 mm.
Telangana’s extreme rainfall batters multiple districts
Medak district also saw intense rainfall. Kowdipally recorded 173.5 mm, Shankarampet had 165.5 mm, and Damarancha logged 160.8 mm. In Sangareddy, Kangti registered 169.8 mm. Moreover, Addagudur in Yadadri Bhongir saw 164.8 mm, while Hasanpalle in Nizamsagar, Kamareddy, measured 164.5 mm. Begupet in Rayapole mandal reported 163.3 mm, and Masaipet in Medak recorded 148.8 mm.
Officials said a low-pressure system triggered this heavy spell. As a result, many low-lying areas were inundated, causing severe flooding and transport delays. Several roads became impassable overnight.
In addition, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings. It expects very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Kamareddy, Medak, and Sangareddy over the next few days. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also likely.
Residents in vulnerable areas should stay alert and follow weather advisories closely. Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours.
LAST 24HRS RAINFALL DATA 🌧️🌧️
Extreme Rains in Siddipet district & Very Heavy Rains in Medak, Kamareddy, Sangareddy, Yadadri, Nizamabad, Mulugu districts
(HIGHEST OBSERVED)
— Gouraram, Siddipet : 236.0 mm‼️Hyderabad got Moderate Rains & Highest is in Kukatpally : 46.3 mm pic.twitter.com/znumo3alKl
— Weatherman Karthikk (@telangana_rains) August 18, 2025
