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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Parts of Telangana as Rains Set to Intensify Sept. 27–28

Emergency teams are on high alert due to a forecast of heavier showers this weekend.

Overview

  • IMD forecasts light to moderate rain on Sept. 25–26, with heavier showers likely across Hyderabad and adjoining districts on Sept. 27–28.
  • Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered close monitoring, directing district collectors to review flood‑prone areas and prepare evacuations if required.
  • GHMC, HYDRAA, NDRF and SDRF teams have been placed on standby for Hyderabad and other vulnerable zones.
  • Outlooks indicate light rain with gusts up to 40 kmph in Hyderabad and many districts, and moderate storms with 41–61 kmph gusts in southern and adjoining districts such as Jogulamba Gadwal, Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda.
  • Traffic authorities were told to stop movement on flooded roads and inspect causeways, and the Electricity Department was instructed to maintain supply and remove damaged wires; residents were urged to stay indoors during heavy rain and avoid unnecessary travel.