Telangana Faces Successive Heatwave and Thunderstorm Warnings in Late May 2026
In late May 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued multiple weather alerts across Telangana, India. A red alert for severe heatwave was declared for five districts on May 27, following heatwave warnings for 16 districts on May 26. Orange alerts for heatwave and thunderstorm warnings were also issued for nine and 22 districts respectively on May 28. Hyderabad experienced extreme temperatures up to 43°C, with thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast across many regions, posing significant health and safety risks.
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Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on July 22
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm forecast for 11 districts in Telangana for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts. Strong surface winds are also likely in isolated pockets across the remaining districts of the state. For Hyderabad, the forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds. Maximum and minimum temperatures in the city are expected to be around 28°C and 22°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Rain drenches Hyderabad on June 20 and 21, several Telangana districts receive intense showers
Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad between the evening of July 20 and early hours of July 21, 2026, providing relief from warm and humid conditions. Light showers continued in parts of the city on July 21 afternoon. According to Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Shamshabad recorded the highest rainfall of 3.4 cm, followed by 3 cm in Mamidipalli and Kongarkalan. Across Telangana, the highest rainfall of 12.4 cm was recorded in Kotapally (Mancherial), with several other areas in Mancherial and Peddapalli districts receiving over 10 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places in Hyderabad and surrounding areas on July 21, with generally cloudy skies.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Thunderstorm forecast in 17 Telangana districts on July 21
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm forecast for 17 districts in Telangana, India, for July 21, 2026. The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected at isolated places. Strong surface winds are likely in other parts of the state. For Hyderabad, the forecast predicts a partly cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers towards evening or night, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 34°C and 24°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Thunderstorm forecast in 12 Telangana districts on July 17
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm forecast for 12 districts in Telangana for Friday, July 17, 2026. The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy. The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places. For Hyderabad city and surrounding areas, the forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers likely in parts of the city. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 35°C and 25°C respectively. The bulletin was published on July 16, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Strong surface winds forecast for 12 Telangana districts on July 8
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for strong surface winds in 12 districts of Telangana on July 8, 2026. Wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph are expected in isolated places across Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. For Hyderabad, the forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle accompanied by strong surface winds. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 33°C and 25°C respectively. The bulletin was published on July 7, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Strong surface winds up to 60 kmph likely in 13 Telangana districts on July 7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast strong surface winds of 50 to 60 kmph in 13 districts of Telangana for July 7, 2026. The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam. For Hyderabad, the bulletin predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle accompanied by strong surface winds, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 30 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Seven Districts in Telangana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad Centre has issued an orange alert for seven districts in Telangana, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The affected districts under orange alert are Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, and Peddapalli. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for eight other districts—Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Medak, and Kamareddy—where heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected across all districts. For Hyderabad and surrounding areas, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are forecast over the next 48 hours, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 32°C and 24°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy rainfall forecast in 11 Telangana districts on July 1
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall for July 1, 2026, in 11 districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Medak. Isolated heavy rain is expected, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds across all 33 districts of the state. In Hyderabad, the weather will be generally cloudy with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, and heavy spells likely at one or two places toward night. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 33°C and 25°C respectively. The advisory was issued by the IMD on June 30, 2026, ahead of the forecasted weather event.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy rainfall forecast in three Telangana districts on June 30
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for three districts in Telangana, India, for June 30, 2026. The districts of Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam are expected to experience heavy rainfall at isolated places. Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are very likely to occur across all 33 districts of the state. The bulletin also provides a weather forecast for Hyderabad city, predicting a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, intense spells at one or two places, and gusty winds towards night. Maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to be around 31°C and 22°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy rainfall warning in five Telangana districts on June 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for five districts in Telangana for Monday, June 29, 2026. The affected districts are Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely in these areas. Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected in isolated places across all 33 districts of the state. For Hyderabad and surrounding areas, a generally cloudy sky is forecast with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, especially towards evening or night. Gusty winds are also likely. The maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to be around 34°C and 26°C respectively. The warning is based on the latest IMD bulletin published on June 28, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy rainfall warning in 14 Telangana districts on June 28
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for 14 districts in Telangana for June 28, 2026. The affected districts include Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, and Nagarkurnool. Isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, and gusty winds are expected. Additionally, all 33 districts of Telangana are predicted to experience thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas will see a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, with heavy spells at one or two places towards evening or night. The maximum temperature in Hyderabad is forecast around 30°C and minimum around 22°C.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy rainfall warning issued for four Telangana districts on June 23
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for four districts in Telangana—Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Medak, and Kamareddy—for Tuesday, June 23. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in these areas. Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely at isolated places across all 33 districts of the state. For Hyderabad and its surroundings, the forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, possibly with intense spells and gusty winds towards evening or night. Maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to be around 36°C and 27°C respectively. The warning was published by The Hindu on June 22, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heatwave Warning Issued for 13 Telangana Districts on June 19
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for 13 districts in Telangana, India, for Friday, June 19, 2026. The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda. In addition to the heatwave, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected in isolated areas of Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, and Karimnagar districts. For Hyderabad and its surrounding areas, the IMD forecasts a partly cloudy sky with maximum and minimum temperatures around 39°C and 29°C, respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heatwave alert for 9 Telangana districts on June 17
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for nine districts in Telangana, India, for June 17. The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. In addition, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected in isolated areas of Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda. For Hyderabad, a partly cloudy sky is forecast with light rain or thundershowers possible towards evening, and temperatures ranging between 26°C and 38°C. The bulletin was published on June 16, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on June 14
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm forecast for 11 districts in Telangana, India, for Sunday, June 14, 2026. The affected districts include Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected at isolated places. Hyderabad city and surrounding areas will experience a generally cloudy sky over the next 24 hours, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers likely in the evening or night, possibly with intense spells and gusty winds. Maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are forecast to be around 36°C and 26°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heatwave to Persist in Telangana Despite Monsoon Onset; Thunderstorms Forecast
Despite the southwest monsoon covering parts of Telangana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that heatwave conditions will persist in the state until the weekend of June 13-14, 2026. On June 10, the highest temperature of 43°C was recorded in Vemanpally, Mancherial, with 18 districts exceeding 42°C. For June 12, IMD predicts heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of seven north Telangana districts: Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Peddapalli. Simultaneously, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 km/h) are expected in 18 districts, including Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Warangal. Heavy rainfall is also likely in isolated areas of Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, and Nagarkurnool districts.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Four Telangana Districts on June 10
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for four districts in Telangana—Vikarabad, Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal—for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The southwest monsoon entered Telangana on June 8, and conditions are favorable for further advance into more parts of the state over the next four to five days. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely in isolated places across all 33 districts. In Hyderabad, the sky will be generally cloudy with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, possibly heavy spells with gusty winds toward evening or night. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 36°C and 25°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Southwest monsoon enters Telangana on June 8, expected to cover remaining parts in 2-3 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the southwest monsoon entered Telangana on June 8, 2026, through the Jogulamba Gadwal district, marking the end of the exhausting summer. Conditions are favorable for the monsoon to advance across remaining parts of Telangana and neighboring states within two to three days. The monsoon had arrived in Kerala on June 4, and scientists had forecast its entry into Telangana around June 8 or 9. For June 9, IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in seven districts including Khammam, Nalgonda, and Warangal, with thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds likely across all 33 districts of Telangana.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy Rain Forecast in Five Telangana Districts on June 7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for five districts in Telangana, India, for Sunday, June 7, 2026. The affected districts are Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Nagarkunrool, where isolated heavy rain is expected. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely across all 33 districts of the state. The IMD noted that conditions are favorable for the southwest monsoon to advance into parts of Telangana over the next two to three days. In Hyderabad, partly cloudy skies with light rain or thundershowers, possibly heavy at times, are expected towards evening or night, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 38°C and 27°C respectively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Five Telangana Districts on June 6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for five districts in Telangana, India, for Saturday, June 6, 2026. The affected districts are Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Nagarkunrool, where isolated heavy rainfall is expected. Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely in isolated places across all 33 districts of the state. For Hyderabad and its surrounding areas, the forecast predicts a partly cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, possibly with heavy spells and gusty winds towards evening or night. Maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to be around 36°C and 24°C respectively.
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