Hyderabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rains at many places across the Telugu states in the next two to three days. The forecast brings relief to people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, who have been reeling under intense heat and humidity for the past few days.
Officials said the rains would be widespread for about six days, starting Thursday (October 15) and continuing till October 20. The spell is expected to provide relief from the heat.
In Telangana, the weather will be partly cloudy across the State, while heavy rain is forecast on October 15 in Mulugu, Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Nagarkurnool and Mahabubnagar districts. The IMD has warned that the intensity of the rains is likely to increase on October 16 and 17 in Peddapalli, Bhupalapally, Siddipet, Warangal, Ranga Reddy, Mancherial and Asifabad districts. It also indicated moderate to heavy rains in many parts of South Telangana from October 18 to 20.
IMD rain alert for Rayalaseema districts
In Andhra Pradesh, heavy rains are expected in Alluri Seetharamaraju district on October 15. A yellow alert has been issued, with rain warnings for Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Annamayya, Chittoor and Kurnool districts in Rayalaseema on October 16 and 17.
Gusty winds are likely to blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. The Meteorological Department clarified that there is currently no ban on fishing in the sea for fishermen.