Telangana CM Revanth Reddy puts officials on alert as IMD issues orange alert
Synopsis
An IMD orange alert covering 18 Telangana districts on 27 May prompted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to put officials on high alert, with a sharp focus on protecting paddy at procurement centres. Devarakadara in Mahabubnagar recorded a striking 136.6 mm in just 12 hours — a reminder that pre-monsoon spells in Telangana can be as intense as the monsoon itself.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy directed officials to stay on high alert on 27 May following an IMD orange alert for Telangana.
Officials instructed to fast-track paddy procurement and ensure tarpaulins are ready at all procurement yards.
The IMD forecast light to moderate rain with wind speeds of 30–40 kmph across 18 districts .
Devarakadara in Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall of 136.6 mm in a 12-hour window ending 8:30 am Wednesday .
Rains brought relief from heatwave conditions that had gripped the region for several days.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, 27 May directed state officials to stay on high alert following an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts across Telangana. The directive comes as heavy rainfall lashed multiple parts of the state, offering relief from days of intense heatwave conditions while raising concerns over crop storage and infrastructure.
Key Directives from the Chief Minister
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy instructed officials to make additional arrangements at paddy procurement centres and to accelerate ongoing procurement operations. He specifically emphasised that adequate tarpaulins must be kept ready at all procurement yards to protect stored paddy from rain damage. Officials were also ordered to shift tarpaulins from centres where procurement has already been completed, ensuring resources are deployed where they are most needed.
With the weather department warning of strong gusty winds, the Chief Minister also urged residents across affected districts to exercise caution and remain alert to changing conditions.
IMD Orange Alert: Districts Under Watch
The IMD on Wednesday placed 18 districts under an orange alert, forecasting light to moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by surface wind speeds of 30–40 kmph. Districts covered include Hyderabad, Jangoan, Mahabad, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Medchal Malkajgiri, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Narayanpet, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Suryapet, Vikarabad, Wanaparthy, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam.
Rainfall Recorded Across Telangana
According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Devarakadara in Mahabubnagar district recorded the highest rainfall of 136.6 mm during the 12-hour period ending 8:30 am on Wednesday. Within the same district, Chinna Chintha Kunta logged 47.8 mm and Serivenkatapur recorded 34.3 mm.
Mujahidpur in Vikarabad district received 25.3 mm, while Watpalle in Sangareddy district recorded 17.3 mm. In Greater Hyderabad, Malkajgiri's Vinayak Nagar Ward Office recorded the highest at 21.3 mm, followed by the BHEL factory area at 17 mm.
Areas including Secunderabad, Balanagar, Bowenpalli, Ameerpet, Kukatpally, KPHB Colony, Chanda Nagar, Miyapur, Gachibowli, Lakdikapul, Dilsukhnagar, LB Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, and Rajendranagar received light to moderate rainfall.
Relief from Heatwave, but Vigilance Remains
Residents who had been enduring prolonged heatwave conditions received a welcome respite as rains accompanied by gusty winds swept through Hyderabad and surrounding districts on Tuesday night. The weather turned noticeably pleasant across the city. This comes amid a broader pattern of erratic pre-monsoon activity across peninsular India, with Telangana frequently bearing the brunt of sudden weather shifts in May.
State authorities are expected to remain on heightened alert as the IMD's orange alert remains in effect, with officials monitoring the situation closely ahead of the official monsoon onset.
Point of View
But it also exposes a structural gap: Telangana's procurement infrastructure remains vulnerable to pre-monsoon weather events year after year. The fact that tarpaulin deployment is still being managed reactively — through emergency orders from the CM's office — rather than through standing protocols at procurement centres, points to a preparedness deficit. With the monsoon still weeks away, and pre-monsoon spells intensifying, the state needs a standing weather-response SOP for agricultural storage, not ad hoc directives each time the IMD issues an alert.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy alert officials on 27 May?
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alerted officials on 27 May in response to an IMD orange alert issued for 18 districts of Telangana, forecasting heavy rain and gusty winds. He specifically directed them to protect paddy at procurement centres and accelerate ongoing procurement operations.
Which districts are under the IMD orange alert in Telangana?
The IMD orange alert covers 18 districts including Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Nalgonda, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and others. Light to moderate rain with wind speeds of 30–40 kmph is forecast across these areas.
What was the highest rainfall recorded in Telangana on 27 May?
Devarakadara in Mahabubnagar district recorded the highest rainfall of 136.6 mm during the 12-hour period ending 8:30 am on Wednesday, according to the Telangana Development Planning Society.
How are the rains affecting paddy procurement in Telangana?
The rains pose a risk to paddy stored at procurement yards. CM Revanth Reddy ordered officials to deploy tarpaulins at active centres and shift them from completed ones, while also speeding up procurement to minimise exposure to wet weather.
Did the rains bring relief from the heatwave in Hyderabad?
Yes, residents who had been enduring heatwave conditions for several days received relief as rains and gusty winds swept through Hyderabad and surrounding districts on Tuesday night, making the weather noticeably more pleasant.
