Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Heavy rain forecasted for Andhra Pradesh today; orange and yellow warnings issued for Telangana: Weather advisories released
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Rainy Woes in Andhra Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts of Andhra Pradesh until May 7. Recently, unseasonal heavy rain has caused chaos, leading to tragic outcomes.
Ten individuals lost their lives due to unfortunate incidents, such as lightning strikes (9 of them) and one from a fallen tree trunk [4]. In Kajuluru village, Kakinada district, a whopping 100mm of rain was recorded, with other regions like Chittoor, Prakasam, Guntur, and Krishna districts also experiencing heavy downpours [4].
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has alerted residents that the state will face fluctuating weather conditions until May 7, with some areas experiencing heatwaves while others contend with rain and thunderstorms [4]. With damage to standing crops reported across numerous hectares, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has issued directives to swiftly assess the damage and compensate farmers as needed [4].
Orange Alert in Telangana
predictions warn of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in various Telangana districts on May 6 [5]. The districts that have been issued an orange alert include Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanamkonda, while Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Nagarkurnool, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Wanaparthy have received a yellow alert [5].
Weather Woes continue in Himachal Pradesh
Looking westward, Himachal Pradesh is undergoing similar weather issues. The IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and even hailstorms will persist in various parts of the state till May 8, with mountain peaks possible snowfall [5]. Over the next few days, night-time thunderstorms and gusty winds are anticipated in Chamba, Kangra, Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur districts [5]. The regions of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, and Kangra have also been alerted for potential hailstorms on May 6 [5].
Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- The continued rainfall and thunderstorms in India, as warned by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), have not only disrupted the cricket season but also created policy challenges in regions like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, affecting both human lives and agriculture.
- As a consequence of the unseasonal heavy rain, the weather-forecasting predicts that Himachal Pradesh will experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and even snowfall until May 8, posing further challenges for their weather management policy and infrastructure.
