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IMD Issues Seven-Day Heavy Rain Alert for Hyderabad
✍️ INDToday
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a seven‑day alert warning of heavy rainfall across Hyderabad, urging residents to stay prepared.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather bulletin forecasting widespread heavy rain over Hyderabad for the next seven days. The bulletin warns that the city could experience sustained showers, with rainfall totals potentially exceeding 50 mm in a 24‑hour period in some localities.
Meteorologists attribute the expected deluge to a monsoon trough advancing northward, which is likely to bring continuous cloud cover and intermittent downpours. The department cautioned that the intensity of the rain could lead to localized flooding, especially in low‑lying and poorly drained areas.
Local authorities have been advised to keep emergency response teams on standby and to monitor drainage systems closely. Residents are urged to avoid water‑logged streets, secure loose objects, and stay updated through official IMD channels and municipal alerts.
The alert follows a series of seasonal warnings issued earlier this monsoon, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance as Hyderabad navigates the peak rainy period.
Meteorologists attribute the expected deluge to a monsoon trough advancing northward, which is likely to bring continuous cloud cover and intermittent downpours. The department cautioned that the intensity of the rain could lead to localized flooding, especially in low‑lying and poorly drained areas.
Local authorities have been advised to keep emergency response teams on standby and to monitor drainage systems closely. Residents are urged to avoid water‑logged streets, secure loose objects, and stay updated through official IMD channels and municipal alerts.
The alert follows a series of seasonal warnings issued earlier this monsoon, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance as Hyderabad navigates the peak rainy period.