Andhra Pradesh, Telangana weather today: Check IMD alerts, heavy rain warning and latest forecast

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next five days as a surface circulation and the northeast monsoon influence weather conditions across the two states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of isolated heavy rainfall, lightning and strong winds in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, October 15, while the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for several Telangana districts. Rainfall activity is expected to continue in several areas through Monday.

The developing weather system is associated with a trough extending from the Gulf of Mannar through the southwest Bay of Bengal to the northwest Bay of Bengal, according to the Meteorological Centre. With conditions becoming favourable for the northeast monsoon, several parts of both states are likely to receive rain accompanied by gusty winds.

Prakhar Jain, managing director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said the weather system could bring rainfall to several locations. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert during thunderstorms and take necessary precautions.


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Andhra Pradesh weather today: Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, in several districts of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. The areas likely to be affected include Manyam, Alluri, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Prakasam, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and Kadapa. Light rainfall is expected in the remaining districts.

The weather department has also warned of isolated heavy rainfall in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in isolated locations, while strong winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, may affect parts of these regions.

Rainfall was recorded at several locations in Andhra Pradesh by 5 pm on Wednesday. Kalugurthipadu in Tirupati district received the highest rainfall among the locations listed, at 39.9 mm, followed by Chittamur at 39.4 mm.

Other reported rainfall figures included:

• Padmanabham in Visakhapatnam district: 35.2 mm
• Kothagunta in Tirupati district: 33.6 mm
• Denkada in Vizianagaram district: 29.7 mm
• Allampadu in Nellore district: 28 mm
• Sabbavaram in Anakapalle district: 27.5 mm
• Chintavaram in Nellore district: 26 mm
• Gudur in Nellore district: 26 mm

Rainfall activity is expected to continue across parts of the state as the northeast monsoon advances.

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Telangana weather today: Yellow alert for several districts

The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has warned of rainfall in several parts of Telangana from Thursday as conditions become favourable for the northeast monsoon. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are also expected in affected areas.

A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, including Bhadradri, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Hanumakonda. The weather department has also issued rain warnings for Rangareddy, Hyderabad and Medchal.

Residents in the affected districts should remain cautious during thunderstorms, particularly when travelling outdoors. The combination of rain, lightning and gusty winds could create hazardous conditions in exposed areas.

Safety advisory amid rain and thunderstorms

Residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been advised to take precautions as thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast in several areas.

People should avoid standing under trees or near large hoardings during thunderstorms. They should also remain alert to local weather warnings and follow advisories issued by the relevant authorities as conditions develop over the coming days.