Fri Apr 18 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Telugu States Brace for Unsettled Weather: Rain and Heatwave to Coexist

**Hyderabad/Amaravati, [Date]:** Telugu states are expected to experience a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next two days, with the possibility of both heavy rainfall and scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in several districts. Some areas may also experience hailstorms.

**Telangana:** The IMD’s Hyderabad center predicts thunderstorms with lightning are likely in several Telangana districts on Friday and Saturday. These include Komaram Bheem, Jagtial, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Hanumakonda, Warangal, Jangaon, Siddipet, and Nagarkurnool. While some areas will see showers, others will experience cloudy skies with cooler temperatures.

However, the IMD has also issued an orange alert for Adilabad, Medak, and Nizamabad districts, anticipating temperatures to soar up to 42°C (Adilabad) and above 40°C in Medak and Nizamabad. Other districts like Nalgonda, Ramagundam, Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Hanumakonda, and Bhadradri Kothagudem are also expected to experience temperatures above 35°C. Hyderabad is predicted to experience high temperatures during the day, followed by potential showers in the evening.

Farmers are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their crops from potential damage caused by heavy rainfall and hailstorms. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and avoid venturing out during thunderstorms and high-speed winds, and stay away from trees and large hoardings.

**Andhra Pradesh:** A similar weather pattern is expected in Andhra Pradesh. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Anakapalli, Konaseema, East Godavari, YSR, Annamayya, and Eluru districts. There is a risk of lightning strikes, and the public is advised to exercise caution. High temperatures exceeding 42°C are already being reported in several districts, with Nandyal, Tirupati, Kadapa, Kurnool, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts likely to experience temperatures above 40°C. The IMD advises residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours.

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