Hyderabad: The Telangana El Nino impact was expected to become more pronounced from August 27, with rainfall declining sharply and temperatures rising across the State.
The change was expected to interrupt the spell of rain recorded during the previous three to four days. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal had influenced the recent rainfall.
According to an assessment by Telangana Weatherman, rainfall could decrease significantly across Telangana from August 27. The forecast indicated that stronger El Nino conditions could contribute to an extended rainfall deficit in the coming days.
However, isolated areas in northern and eastern Telangana could still receive light to moderate showers. Most other parts of the State were expected to experience only brief showers, with predominantly dry conditions.
Telangana El Nino impact may extend into September
The dry spell was expected to continue through the first week of September and potentially beyond. Consequently, temperatures were forecast to increase gradually across Telangana over the next 10 days.
The State could experience hotter conditions accompanied by increased humidity and discomfort during this period. The forecast indicated that widespread rainfall activity would remain limited while dry weather dominated most areas.
Meanwhile, northern and eastern districts could receive occasional showers despite the broader reduction in rainfall. The developing conditions could further widen Telangana’s seasonal rainfall deficit.
By the first week of September, the State’s overall average rainfall deficit could exceed 20 per cent. Hyderabad could face an even larger deficit, with the shortfall potentially crossing 25 per cent during the same period.
Rainfall deficit raises concerns for farmers
The Telangana El Nino impact could become particularly significant if the dry conditions persisted beyond the first week of September. Weather experts therefore advised residents and farmers to prepare for a prolonged period of reduced rainfall.
They also recommended careful use of available water resources in view of the expected dry conditions. Farmers were advised to make advance plans while considering the possibility of continued rainfall shortages.
The expected increase in temperatures could add to concerns as rainfall activity weakened across the State. Moreover, higher heat and humid conditions could prevail for about 10 days as the weather pattern changed.
The forecast suggested that recent widespread rain would give way to substantially weaker activity from August 27. While isolated showers could continue, most areas were expected to remain largely dry.
The Telangana El Nino impact was therefore expected to bring lower rainfall, rising temperatures and a widening precipitation deficit into early September.