Cyclone Montha path shifts to North Telangana; Extreme weather forecast
The cyclone is reportedly gaining slight strength as it interacts with local moisture, is expected to impact region over next 24 to 48 hours
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Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to Telangana regarding the deep depression caused by the severe cyclonic storm Montha, which poses a significant threat to the North Telangana and South Bastar areas.
Although the cyclone has weakened, it still presents a potential danger. Recent observations and forecast tracks from the IMD indicate that the so-called "remnants" are moving towards North Telangana. Initially predicted to weaken off the eastern coast, the depression has surprisingly shifted northward.
The cyclone is reportedly gaining slight strength as it interacts with local moisture and is expected to impact the region over the next 24 to 48 hours. The districts along the Godavari River basin are directly in its path, with the area from Bhadrachalam in the east to Karimnagar in the northwest set to experience strong winds ranging from 28 to 33 kilometers per hour.
These winds, while not particularly strong, have the potential to knock over trees, interfere with power lines, and make traveling difficult on roads that are already saturated. Areas at lower elevations, still in the process of recovering from last week’s unusual rainfall, are at an increased risk for flash flooding. The most pressing danger from the storm is the heavy rain, with IMD models forecasting rainfall to exceed 100 mm in certain localised areas.
Due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, the Telangana State received heavy rains on Wednesday.
The highest rainfall of 20.8 cm was recorded in Uppunthal of Nagarkurnool district. Similarly, 19.7 cm was recorded in Amrabad of Nagarkurnool district, followed by 18.5 cm in Teldevarapalli of Nalgonda district, 18.3 cm in Veltur of Nagarkurnool district, 17.8 cm in Ainolu. 15.1 cm in Erraram of Nalgonda district, 13.3 cm in Polepalli, 13.9 cm in Velijala of Rangareddy district, 12.6 cm in Revalli of Wanaparthy district, and 11.9 cm in Midji of Mahabubnagar district. In Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Khajaguda, Nanakranguda, Musheerabad, RTC Cross Roads, Gandhinagar, Kavadiguda, Bholakpur, Amberpet, Kacheguda, Nallakunta, Barkatpura, BN Reddynagar, Meerpet, Balapur, Badangpet, Maheshwaram, Thukkuguda, Pahadisharif, Jawaharnagar, Chikkadapalli, Baglingampalli, and Domalaguda have received the heavy rain, resulting in waterer has entered the roads and disrupting traffic.
red alert issued for three districts
IMD has forecast that very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in three districts of Telangana due to the effects of Cyclone Montha. A red alert has been issued for the districts of Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Mahabubabad, indicating that these areas will experience extremely heavy rainfall. Additionally, there is a forecast for very heavy rains in the districts of Adilabad, Nirmal, Jagtial, Mancherial, Rajanna Sircilla, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Janagama, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Suryapet, leading to orange warnings for these regions.
Furthermore, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Medak, Rangareddy, Nalgonda, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts, which have been issued yellow warnings.
