Fri May 16 01:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A brief rain spell provided respite from the heat in Hyderabad, Telangana. Maximum temperatures have generally decreased across the state, with most districts now below 40°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for several districts in Telangana for Friday, May 16, 2025, while a thunderstorm alert is in place for Hyderabad and numerous other districts. Hyderabad is expected to experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and gusty winds over the next 24 hours.

**News Article:**

**Telangana Sees Relief from Heat, But Storms Loom**

**Hyderabad, May 15, 2025** – Following a brief period of rain, residents of Hyderabad and much of Telangana are experiencing a welcome drop in temperatures. Data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS) indicates that most of the state’s 33 districts recorded maximum temperatures below 40°C on Wednesday. Nidamanoor in Nalgonda district recorded the highest temperature at 41.1°C, while Mulugu was comparatively cooler at 35.7°C. Hyderabad and its neighbouring Medchal Malkajgiri logged 39.4°C.

While the lower temperatures are a relief, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of severe weather for Friday, May 16, 2025. Heavy rainfall alerts, coupled with warnings of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, have been issued for 11 districts, including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Vikarabad, and others.

A broader thunderstorm alert has been issued for isolated parts of numerous districts, including Hyderabad and Medchal Malkajgiri.

For Hyderabad, the forecast for the next 24 hours predicts generally cloudy skies with a likelihood of light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 34°C, with a minimum of 21°C. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.

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