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IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms as Hyderabad Rainfall Deficit May Narrow
IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms as Hyderabad Rainfall Deficit May Narrow
The Story in Brief
The India Meteorological Department in Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and squalls until Saturday, August 8. The showers may reduce Hyderabad’s monsoon rainfall deficit, currently reported at 12 per cent. Hyderabad has received 277.3 mm of rain against the normal 313.7 mm so far this southwest monsoon.
Telangana has recorded 379 mm against the normal 402.1 mm, according to the Telangana Development Planning Society. Kamareddy has received excess rainfall, with 581 mm against a normal 442.6 mm. Medak and Rangareddy have also recorded excess rainfall. The forecast rain may improve reservoir levels across Telangana.
The Indian Opinion
The forecast suggests some relief for Hyderabad’s rainfall shortfall, but thunderstorms and squalls can also create local flooding and disruption. Rainfall totals may vary sharply between districts, so a few days of showers will not necessarily end the deficit. Residents should follow official weather warnings rather than sensational claims about either severe danger or guaranteed water recovery. Reservoir benefits will depend on the amount and spread of rain.
Source: siasat.com
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