Heavy rains lash Telangana; more to come, argues IMD: The wider industry impact

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Hyderabad: Heavy to extremely heavy rain lashed parts of Telangana on Wednesday, with Bhadradri Kothagudem district bearing the brunt of the downpour as Cyclone Murasu weakened into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Aswaraopeta in Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded 276.8mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 3pm, followed by Malkaram (188.3mm), Ankampalem (175mm) and Mulakalapally (148.5mm), according to the Telangana Development Planning Society. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) 24-hour rainfall data till 8.30am on Wednesday showed Bhadrachalam recording the highest rainfall among its listed stations at 103mm, followed by Khammam at 45mm. No rainfall was recorded at the other listed stations, including Hyderabad, Adilabad, Hanamkonda, Nizamabad and Ramagundam.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places in Telangana on Thursday (Nov 5), with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Mahabubabad. Rainfall is expected at isolated places on Nov 6 and 7, while dry weather is likely to prevail across the state from Nov 8 to 10. Rainfall activity is likely to continue over the next few days, but the intensity is expected to ease gradually. Hyderabad is also likely to receive light to moderate rain at isolated places. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad

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