IMD Alerts Telangana for Upcoming Thunderstorms
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Synopsis
The IMD has issued a thunderstorm warning for six districts in Telangana, predicting lightning, gusty winds, and hail over the next three days. An orange alert is active for specific districts, while a yellow alert covers several others, prompting government officials to remain vigilant and prepare for potential impacts.
Key Takeaways
- IMD warns of thunderstorms in Telangana
- Orange and yellow alerts issued for several districts
- Potential for lightning, gusty winds, and hail
- Agriculture suffering due to unseasonal rains
- Government preparing response measures
Hyderabad, March 21 (NationPress) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding thunderstorms that will be accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and hail in six districts of Telangana over the next three days.
An orange alert has been declared for Mancherial, Jagtial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Jangaon districts.
On Saturday, isolated areas within these districts are likely to experience thunderstorms along with lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, as well as potential hailstorms.
A yellow alert has been issued for several other districts where thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are very likely in places like Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal.
Recently, unseasonal rains affected parts of Telangana. The undivided areas of Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar reported thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds. Some regions recorded hailstorms, leading to agricultural and horticultural crop losses.
The strong winds and hail have particularly damaged the mango crops, causing significant distress to farmers amidst unseasonal rainfall.
According to the IMD report, no substantial change in maximum temperatures is expected over the next three days, although a gradual increase is anticipated shortly afterwards.
In response to the IMD's warning for Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed officials to remain vigilant. He emphasized the importance of taking necessary precautions to ensure public safety and prevent any loss of life or property.
The Chief Minister ordered Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari to conduct a teleconference with the Collectors of the affected districts to evaluate the situation and coordinate response efforts promptly.
