IMD Issues Red Alert for Telangana; Heavy Rain Forecast for Andhra, Odisha, and Arunachal

New Delhi – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in Telangana as heavy to extremely heavy rainfall lashes multiple states under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

Key Highlights

• Red alert in Telangana districts Sangareddy, Medak, Vikarabad, Khammam, and Mulugu.
• Andhra Pradesh coastal belt set for extremely heavy rain till August 19.
• Heavy downpours forecast for Arunachal’s Anjaw, East Kameng, Pakke Kessang, and Papum Pare.
• Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to strengthen in next 24 hours.

Telangana on High Alert

Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana are witnessing heavy rainfall since early Wednesday morning, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD has warned of more than 20 cm rain in 24 hours in red alert zones, with orange alerts for Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Nalgonda, Adilabad, and Ranga Reddy.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to cancel leave, prepare for emergency relief measures, and consider work-from-home advisories for IT firms to ease road congestion.

Andhra Pradesh Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell

The IMD predicts extremely heavy rain over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) on August 13, with heavy to very heavy showers over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Strong winds up to 60 km/h are also expected.

The rain activity will continue until August 19, with varying intensity across coastal and interior districts.

Odisha, Arunachal, and Northeast States on Watch

In Odisha, the Koraput and Malkangiri districts are under orange warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. A yellow alert covers 28 other districts.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh is likely to experience intense rainfall over the next 24 hours, with warnings for landslides, flash floods, and road disruptions in hilly terrain.

Flash Flood Risk in Northern States

Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim face a low to moderate risk of flash floods due to saturated soil and heavy rainfall forecasts.