Hyderabad: Authorities issued a heavy rain alert for Hyderabad and several Telangana districts after weather conditions changed suddenly across the state.
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad after midnight.
The affected areas included Serilingampally, Gachibowli, Miyapur, Madhapur, RC Puram, Kukatpally, Manikonda, Khajaguda, Shamshabad and Rajendranagar.
The downpour continued for nearly two hours in many localities.
Officials said the intensity may reduce gradually.
However, intermittent showers are likely to continue through the early morning hours.
Meanwhile, weather officials forecast thunderstorms and lightning in Shamshabad, Rajendranagar, LB Nagar, Saroornagar and Chandrayangutta.
Heavy rain alert issued for multiple districts
Authorities warned residents of Shamshabad, Rajendranagar, Kothur, Chevella, Moinabad and Shadnagar to remain cautious.
They said intense thunderstorms could trigger sudden flooding in low-lying areas.
Officials advised residents to stay indoors.
They also asked people to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions.
The Meteorological Department issued a red alert for parts of Telangana.
It warned of heavy rainfall during the next few hours.
The government asked people in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jagtial, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Siddipet and Mahabubnagar districts to remain alert.
Thunderstorms likely across Telangana
The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre said thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph are likely in several districts.
The department issued an orange alert for Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Mahabubabad, Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool districts.
The weather office forecast light to moderate rainfall across Telangana during the next three days.
Officials urged the public to monitor weather updates regularly.
They also asked residents to follow advisories issued by local authorities.
Rainfall activity is expected to continue in several parts of the state.