Telangana Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Six Districts

Quick Summary

• Six districts in north and northeast Telangana are under a yellow alert for heavy rain on Friday, August 29, 2025.
• The affected districts include Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, and Mahbubabad.
• Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are expected at isolated places across the state.
• Hyderabad and surrounding areas are forecast to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds over the next 48 hours.
• The weather predictions were issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday afternoon.

Indian Opinion analysis

The issuance of a yellow alert for six districts highlights the increased vulnerability of Telangana’s northern and northeastern regions during this monsoon season. Such meteorological forecasts allow local administrations to prepare in advance for potential disruptions caused by heavy rains. Key implications include ensuring safety protocols in flood-prone areas given past instances of waterlogging or flash floods. Additionally, urban hubs like Hyderabad may experiance traffic bottlenecks or minor infrastructural strain due to thunderstorms. Clear interaction from authorities is vital to minimize risks while emphasizing vigilance among residents.Image:
!spacer.png”>Six districts of Telangana under yellow alert