The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) have issued urgent warnings as the city braces for extremely heavy monsoon rains from the evening of August 13 to August 14. Rainfall is expected to reach between 80 mm and 150 mm in just 36 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls. Several districts in Telangana, including Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Badradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Suryapet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, and Medak, are under red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Authorities have urged residents to strictly follow State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) guidelines and avoid waterlogged or flood-prone areas.
In Warangal, the impact of the rains has already turned deadly, claiming the life of an 80-year-old woman whose hut was flooded late Monday night. Several low-lying colonies such as Sai Ganesh Colony, Lenin Nagar, and Giri Prasad Colony have been submerged, forcing the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) to set up six relief centres to shelter displaced residents. Around 1,300 people have been provided with meals as authorities work to expand clogged storm-water drains to prevent further flooding. Warangal District Collector Satya Sarada inspected affected areas and emphasized the urgent need to improve drainage systems to avoid repeat disasters. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of the monsoon when drainage and flood management systems are overwhelmed.
In Hyderabad, HYDRAA has warned that northern parts of the city — including Medchal, Patancheruvu, Chandanagar, Miyapur, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, and Gajularamaram — could see rainfall exceeding 15 cm, while other areas may experience 7–12 cm. The weather department has issued an orange alert for the city for August 13 and 14, shifting to yellow alerts on August 15 and 16 as rainfall intensity gradually decreases. GHMC has placed emergency teams on standby and set up helplines (040-21111111, 100) for public assistance. Residents are advised to plan travel carefully, remain indoors during heavy spells, and stay updated through official advisories. Weather enthusiasts, including Telangana Weatherman T. Balaji, have echoed the official alerts, calling the next 36 hours “crucial” for the city’s safety.
