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Hyderabad Weather: After enduring three consecutive days of relentless rain, Telangana may once again be staring at another major weather event. The India
Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a new low-pressure system is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal in the coming days, bringing with it widespread showers across the State.
Fresh Threat of Heavy Rains
Just as residents of Hyderabad and surrounding districts began to breathe a sigh of relief after the recent downpour, the IMD–New Delhi said the new weather system is expected to develop around October 1 or 2. This is forecast to trigger fairly widespread rainfall across Telangana during the first week of October, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain in some pockets.
The IMD-Hyderabad in its Sunday bulletin predicted that light to moderate showers would continue in isolated places between September 29 and October 1. However, the intensity is likely to increase between October 2 and 4, when heavy rains are expected in several parts of the State.
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Musi River Update
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy talked about the urgent need for rejuvenating the Musi River, highlighting recent floods caused by intense cloudbursts linked to climate change. Addressing residents in Amberpet, he urged those living near the Musi and other water bodies to cooperate in clearing encroachments for their own safety. The CM inaugurated six STPs and laid foundations for 39 more, with a combined cost exceeding Rs 4,300 crore. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting the poor, providing rehabilitation, and preventing illegal land sales. Actor Nagarjuna’s N-Convention was cited as an example of reclaiming encroached land for public good.
Hyderabad Among Worst-Hit
The warning comes close on the heels of heavy rainfall that battered Hyderabad and multiple districts in recent days, inundating roads, disrupting daily life and leaving parts of the city waterlogged. Officials have urged citizens to remain alert to advisories and avoid unnecessary travel during peak rain hours.
According to the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS), the State has already recorded 98.48 cm of rainfall till September 28, compared with the normal average of 73.11 cm. This places Telangana firmly in the excess rainfall category, highlighting the severity of this year’s monsoon.
Meteorologists warn that if the low-pressure system strengthens further, Telangana could face another spell of intense downpours that may trigger local flooding, particularly in low-lying areas of Hyderabad. Civic authorities are expected to step up preparedness measures in anticipation of the rains.
For now, Hyderabad and its residents remain watchful as the State braces itself for yet another test from nature in the first week of October.
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