Hyderabad boasts an all-time high record of rainfall in a span of 24 hours, which was 60.7 mm so far. The record for the highest rainfall in a span of 24 hours in last ten years stood at 41.4 mm which has also been surpassed by the recent spell of rain.
A number of weather systems have caused this heavy rain in Hyderabad in the last 24 hours. "Extensive pre-monsoon activity over Peninsular India, cyclonic circulation over Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Maharashtra and the wind discontinuity over parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have caused the heavy rain in Hyderabad,” explains G.P. Sharma, chief meteorologist, Skymet Weather Services.
Rain in last three days caused extensive damage to roads by waterlogging and local traffic was disrupted in the city. Heavy rains also caused widespread damage to mango, cotton and paddy crop in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.
Rain in last 24 hours
Temperatures in Hyderabad
Due to continuous rain during the last three days, day and night temperatures witnessed a drastic drop in the city. Maximum temperature on 12th April settled at 26.1°C that was 12 degrees below normal and minimum temperatures on 13th April was 16.5°C, 8 degrees below normal.
Weather in next 24 -48 hours
Partly cloudy sky, along with a possibility of rain, will prevail in Hyderabad for next two days. The temperatures will remain below normal for next couple of days though they experience a marginal rise from the current status.
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