IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Telangana on Friday

Red Alert for Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall across Telangana on Friday. The warning covers several districts, with officials urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and waterlogging.

The alert comes as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify and move towards the coast. This system is likely to bring very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas.

Districts Under Warning

According to the IMD, areas like Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, and surrounding districts are on high alert. The weather office has predicted rainfall exceeding 20 cm in some places within 24 hours.

Other districts such as Nalgonda, Mahbubnagar, and Warangal are also likely to receive heavy downpours. Authorities have been put on standby to handle any emergencies.

Precautionary Measures

The state government has advised residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel. People living in low-lying areas have been told to move to safer locations if needed.

Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), have been deployed in vulnerable regions. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and have set up control rooms to coordinate relief efforts.

Impact on Daily Life

Schools and colleges in several districts have declared a holiday on Friday as a precaution. Public transport may face delays, and commuters have been warned of waterlogged roads and traffic jams.

The GHMC has deployed pumps and teams to clear waterlogging in Hyderabad. Power supply may be disrupted in some areas due to the storm, and residents have been asked to report any outages.

What to Watch

The IMD will continue to track the depression's movement. Updates on the intensity and path of the system are expected later in the day. Residents are advised to stay tuned to official warnings and avoid spreading unverified information.