Telangana rains: Heavy rain brings relief from scorching heat; IMD predicts ‘continued showers’ till April 26

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IMD predicts heatwave warning; rainfall in THESE states till April 22 Met department further predicted that the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37 degrees Celsius and 28 respectively. “Surface winds are likely to be South-westerlies with wind speeds around 06-08 kmph," it added.

Also Read: Weather update: Odisha reports first sunstroke death; IMD predicts heatwave till April 21 in THESE states Telangana is expected to continue experiencing rainfall until April 26. Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are forecasted to occur in various districts on different dates: April 22 in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthi, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal districts.

April 23: Rainfall in Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajigri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar districts. April 24: Rainfall in Warangal, Hanamkonda, Janagaon, and Siddipet districts.

Apart from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, Coastal Karnataka can expect isolated rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on April 20. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a weather bulletin on Friday, forecasting heatwave conditions in isolated areas of 20 districts in Telangana.

Following the IMD's yellow heatwave alert, the Telangana health department issued an advisory urging the public to refrain from outdoor activities, particularly between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm. Additionally, the department advised against consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, carbonated soft drinks, or beverages high in sugar, as they can lead to dehydration and