Telangana rain and weather alerts continue amid monsoon

Several parts of Hyderabad experienced light rain on Monday morning, August 24, 2026, with the showers persisting until around noon and causing minor disruptions for commuters during peak hours. The rainfall was concentrated in the Medchal Malkajgiri district, according to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society. As of 7 p.m., Ghatkesar had recorded 16 mm, followed by 13.5 mm in Keesara and 9 mm in Medchal. Other areas including Moula Ali, Bandlaguda, Nizampet, and Kompally also received lighter amounts between 5.5 mm and 8.5 mm.

The Monday showers are part of a broader, active monsoon system affecting the state. The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, had forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places across Telangana for Monday and Tuesday, with isolated heavy rainfall possible in northern districts. A yellow alert, valid through Tuesday, August 25, was issued for areas including Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally, where heavy rainfall is likely. The department also predicted thunderstorms and winds gusting up to 50 kmph in and around Hyderabad on Monday.

This recent spell of rain follows a wet...