Hyderabad: A Telangana rain alert was issued for 10 districts, with moderate rain or thundershowers likely over the next 3 hours. The Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre issued the weather warning.
The alert covered Hanumakonda, Hyderabad, Jangoan, Karimnagar and Medchal Malkajgiri districts. It also included Peddapalli, Ranga Reddy, Siddipet, Warangal and Y.Bhuvanagiri.
According to the warning, rain or thundershowers were very likely at most places across these districts. Meanwhile, surface winds could reach speeds of up to 50kmph during the period.
Residents in the affected areas may need to remain alert as weather conditions develop. The Telangana rain alert specifically highlighted the possibility of strong surface winds along with precipitation.
Telangana rain alert highlights strong winds
The forecast covered the next 3 hours and applied to most places across the listed districts. In addition, the warning included Hyderabad and surrounding areas among the locations facing the weather conditions.
The Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre issued the alert as a precautionary weather update. No information about damage, casualties or other impacts accompanied the warning.