Southwest Monsoon enters Telangana; IMD forecasts 3 days of rain
Synopsis
The Southwest Monsoon has arrived in Telangana, touching down first in Jogulamba Gadwal district on 8 June. With 80 per cent of the state's annual 923.8 mm rainfall dependent on this four-month season, the monsoon's entry — accompanied by heavy rain alerts and gusty winds — marks the most consequential weather shift of the year for the state.
Key Takeaways
The Southwest Monsoon entered Telangana on 8 June , making landfall first in Jogulamba Gadwal district .
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain across the state for the next three days , with isolated heavy rain in southern and eastern districts.
Gusty winds of 40–50 kmph and thunderstorms are likely in isolated areas.
Hyderabad can expect thundershowers with temperatures near 37°C max and 25°C min on Monday.
Highest rainfall of 88.5 mm recorded at Mattampalle, Suryapet ; state day-average was 4.2 mm against a normal of 3.7 mm .
Telangana's annual normal rainfall is 923.8 mm , with 80 per cent falling during the June–September monsoon season.
The Southwest Monsoon made its entry into Telangana on Monday, 8 June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed, with light to moderate rainfall forecast across the state over the next three days. The monsoon's first foothold in the state was recorded in Jogulamba Gadwal district in southern Telangana, according to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre.
Monsoon Advance and Coverage
The monsoon has simultaneously pushed further into west-central and east-central parts of the Arabian Sea, as well as into Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Telangana. Conditions are described as favourable for its continued advance over the next 2–3 days into the central Arabian Sea, the remaining areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, as well as additional stretches of the southwest, west-central, and northwest Bay of Bengal, and parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, and the remaining Northeastern states.
Rainfall Forecast for Telangana
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain at isolated places across several districts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Isolated heavy rains are expected in some southern and eastern districts during the same period. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are also likely in isolated areas of the state.
No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected across Telangana over the next three days, the department said.
Hyderabad Weather Outlook
For Hyderabad, the Met Department has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds of 40–50 kmph towards evening or night on Monday. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of approximately 25 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall Data and Seasonal Context
Heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated locations in Suryapet and Rangareddy districts. The highest single-station reading of 88.5 mm was logged at Mattampalle in Suryapet, according to the Telangana Development Planning Society. The state's day-average rainfall stood at 4.2 mm against a seasonal normal of 3.7 mm.
The Southwest Monsoon season spans June to September. Telangana's normal annual rainfall is 923.8 mm, of which roughly 80 per cent — or 740.6 mm — falls during the monsoon season. The monsoon's timely arrival this year sets the stage for what could be a near-normal or above-normal seasonal total, though variability across districts remains a key factor to watch.
Point of View
But the distribution story will matter more than the arrival headline. Telangana's rain is notoriously uneven — southern districts flood while northern ones wait — and a state day-average of 4.2 mm against a normal of 3.7 mm is a slender early surplus that can reverse quickly. The IMD's simultaneous advance across the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and multiple states suggests a robust onset, but agricultural planners and reservoir managers should not read arrival as assurance of adequacy. The real test comes in July, when cumulative deficits or surpluses begin to shape kharif outcomes.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Southwest Monsoon enter Telangana in 2025?
The Southwest Monsoon entered Telangana on Monday, 8 June 2025, with its first advance recorded in Jogulamba Gadwal district in the state's southern region, according to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre of the IMD.
Which districts in Telangana will receive heavy rain?
Isolated heavy rains are expected in some southern and eastern districts of Telangana over the next three days. Heavy rainfall has already been recorded in Suryapet and Rangareddy districts, with Mattampalle in Suryapet logging the highest reading of 88.5 mm.
What is the weather forecast for Hyderabad on 8 June?
Hyderabad is likely to see light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds of 40–50 kmph towards evening or night on Monday. Maximum temperature is expected around 37 degrees Celsius and minimum around 25 degrees Celsius.
How significant is the Southwest Monsoon for Telangana's rainfall?
The Southwest Monsoon is critical — it accounts for roughly 80 per cent of Telangana's annual rainfall, contributing about 740.6 mm out of a normal annual total of 923.8 mm. The season runs from June to September.
Where else is the monsoon advancing alongside Telangana?
The monsoon has simultaneously advanced into Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, parts of the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. Conditions are favourable for further advance into Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, and the Northeastern states within 2–3 days.
