Weather department warns of thunderstorms across 15 Telangana districts

The India Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for 15 districts across Telangana.

Affected Areas

The districts expected to face storms include Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal. These places are very likely to see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated spots.

Hyderabad Forecast

Hyderabad and nearby areas will experience a partly cloudy sky over the next 24 hours. Parts of the city may see light rain or thundershowers with gusty winds towards the evening or night. Morning hours will bring hazy conditions, while maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius respectively.

Context

Sudden thunderstorms and gusty winds are common during seasonal weather shifts in parts of peninsular India. Local weather stations issue such advance warnings to help residents and local authorities prepare for sudden changes in conditions.