Hyderabad weather is expected to remain cloudy with spells of thunderstorms as Telangana prepares for heavy rain and gusty winds over the weekend, according to a forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, on Friday.
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds at isolated places across Telangana on Saturday and Sunday. The warning comes after a prolonged dry spell in the State and ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
For Monday, the weather department has forecast widespread thunderstorms and light to moderate rain across Telangana. The forecast indicates that unsettled conditions are likely to continue in Hyderabad and other parts of the State into the middle of next week.
In Hyderabad, light to moderate showers and thunderstorms are expected at isolated locations through Wednesday. The city is likely to experience generally cloudy conditions during the coming week, with intermittent spells of thunderstorms, the forecast said.
Maximum temperatures in Hyderabad are expected to remain between 30 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are likely to stay between 23 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius. The forecast suggests that temperatures will remain moderate while cloud cover and rain affect conditions across the city.
The anticipated rainfall follows an extended period of predominantly dry weather in Telangana. The IMD forecast marks a shift toward wetter conditions, although the heavy rain prediction is limited to isolated places rather than being described as widespread for the weekend.
The forecast also distinguishes between the expected conditions on different days. Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast at isolated locations on Saturday and Sunday, while Monday is expected to bring more widespread thunderstorms and light to moderate rain. Hyderabad’s forecast through Wednesday focuses on isolated showers and thunderstorms, along with cloudy skies.
The timing of the forecast coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, when outdoor movement and public gatherings may be affected by rain and thunderstorms. The IMD has not provided, in the supplied forecast, specific rainfall totals, locality-level warnings or instructions for residents and event organisers.
The current forecast covers Telangana through Monday and Hyderabad through Wednesday. Further updates from the IMD, Hyderabad, will determine whether the intensity, distribution or duration of the expected rainfall changes as the weather system develops.
