The state of Telangana is relieved from the excruciating heat and the heat wave looks abated for the time being. Major cities like Hyderabad, Begumpet, Hanamkonda, Khammam and Medak received moderate rainfall. Hyderabad got lashed with heavy downpours, registering 62mm of rainfall in 24 hours. Light rainfall was recorded in other parts of the state. More rains are likely during this week, providing relief from the scorching heat.
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Begumpet had earlier recorded highs of 43.6°C. This was the highest temperature for the location during May, since 2015. As such, the entire state, including the capital city had mercury soaring in excess of 40°C for the last one week. Cities like Nizamabad, Adilabad and Medak crossed 44°C, on more than one occasion. Temperatures are likely to drop below 40°C for the next few days over many parts of the state, including the capital city Hyderabad.
The semi-permanent feature of the pre-monsoon trough over South India nearly remained forgotten in April. The trough is in action now and has triggered a fair amount of weather activity over the southern states. The hottest parts of Rayalaseema, like Cuddapah, Nandyal, Kurnool, and Anantapur have eased out. The entire region has experienced decent pre-monsoon showers, heavy at places.
Currently, the trough is extending from Marathwada to the Interiors of Tamil Nadu, across Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Sporadic thunderstorm activity is expected over parts of Telangana, between the 08th and 10th of May. Intensity and spread will increase between the 11th and 14th of May. The city of Charminar will witness, off and on, weather activity for the next one week. Sharp showers accompanied with strong winds and thunderstorm are more likely on the 09th and 13th of May. Extreme heat is expected to stay away and restrict mercury, not to shoot beyond mid 30’s during this period.
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