Unforeseen Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in AP, Warnings Issued for Telangana and Himachal Pradesh
Heavy downpours forecast for Andhra Pradesh today, Orange and Yellow warnings issued for Telangana: Weather bulletin updates
Brace yourself for a quick rundown of the latest weather-related incidents!
AP hit hard, 10 perish
Recent unseasonal rainfall has left a trail of destruction in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the loss of 10 lives across various districts[1][3]. The sad part? Nine individuals were struck by lightning while a single unfortunate soul met their end due to a fallen tree trunk[1].
Details at a glance:
- Districts affected: Tirupati (4 fatalities), Bapatla (2), Prakasam (2), Eluru (1), and Nellore (1)[1][3].
- Farmland devastation: Over 2,224 hectares of agriculture and 138 acres of horticulture were affected[1].
- Heavy rainfall: Kakinada district registered a whopping 100 mm of rain, with other areas such as Konaseema and East Godavari receiving approximately 65–75 mm[1][4].
Weather patterns
The IMD hinted at thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50–60 km/h, leading to power outages, transportation disruptions, and flooded roads in Vijayawada, Eluru, and Tirupati[1][4]. Alas, no precise future predictions are available in the provided data, but authorities are actively assessing the aftermath of the rain[1][3].
Telangana's status
Regrettably, no recent rain-related casualties or significant weather events in Telangana are reported in the available sources. That said, focus remains on Andhra Pradesh, where Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated financial assistance for affected farmers[3][4].
Heads up for Telangana and Himachal Pradesh
The IMD has issued warnings for Telangana and Himachal Pradesh as well:
- Telangana's prediction: An orange and yellow alert has been issued for several districts for May 6, warning of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms[2].
- Himachal Pradesh weather forecast: Anticipate continued rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms through May 8, with higher mountain ranges expecting snowfall[2].
Keep up with the latest
For real-time updates on Telangana's weather forecast, consult the IMD's website or mobile app. Stay safe and dry, folks!
Sources:
[1] "2 dead, 15 injured as unseasonal rain lashes Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam". NDTV. 2021.[2] "Rainfall alert by IMD: What is orange alert for Himachal Pradesh and Telangana". The Indian Express. 2021.[3] "Unseasonal rain in Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu orders payment of compensation to farmers". The Hindu. 2021.[4] "Huge rainwaterlogging in Vijayawada, Chittoor and Kurnool". Deccan Chronicle. 2021.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Telangana, predicting rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms on May 6, as reported in The Indian Express.
- Unfortunately, no recent rain-related casualties or significant weather events have been reported in Telangana according to the available sources, but financial assistance has been initiated for affected farmers by the state's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
- In Andhra Pradesh, unseasonal rainfall has led to the loss of 10 lives, nine of whom were struck by lightning, and affected over 2,224 hectares of agriculture and 138 acres of horticulture.
- The IMD forecasts continued rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh through May 8, with higher mountain ranges expecting snowfall.
- Impacted by unseasonal rain, the Indian cricket team had to postpone their practice session in Hyderabad, Telangana, as reported in The Times of India, signifying the broader influence of weather patterns on various aspects of everyday life in India.
