Hyderabad Faces Delayed Monsoon and Heatwave Warnings as IMD Issues Red Alerts The southwest monsoon, which has been delayed for weeks, is expected to arrive in Telangana between June 5 and 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This delay has left Hyderabad and other parts of the state grappling with prolonged heatwaves, prompting the IMD to issue red alerts for intense temperatures in several northern districts. The state’s average maximum temperature has reached 43°C, nearly 1.2°C above the normal level, raising concerns about the impact on public health and agriculture. Earlier predictions that the monsoon would reach Kerala by May 26 have proven inaccurate. The IMD now forecasts the monsoon to set in on its normal date of June 1. However, the delay has led to a surge in pre-monsoon activity, with Hyderabad likely to experience cloudy skies and isolated showers around May 30 and 31. Dr. Y.V. Rama Rao, a senior weather consultant with the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), explained that these showers are localized and not yet part of the full monsoon system. He noted that the monsoon typically arrives in Hyderabad about a week after Kerala, and current conditions suggest a delayed advance into Telangana. Despite the expected pre-monsoon showers, large parts of Telangana continue to face extreme heat. The IMD has issued red alert heatwave warnings for Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts. These areas have recorded temperatures exceeding 45°C, with Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, and Mancherial hitting 45.6°C. Jagitial and Kumuram Bheem districts also saw temperatures of 45.4°C, while Suryapet, Peddapalli, and Mulugu remained above 45°C.#hyderabad #india_meteorological_department #telangana #dr_y_v_rama_rao #telangana_development_planning_society
