Telangana Districts See Record Rainfall on August 18

Quick Summary

• Rainfall record: Eturunagaram mandal in Mulugu district recorded the highest rainfall at 189.4 mm between monday morning and Tuesday (August 18-19, 2025).
• Other Significant Records: Mangapet (155.5 mm) and Venkatapuram (121.1 mm) in Mulugu also witnessed heavy rain; several mandals from Adilabad and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad districts figured among top rainfall areas.
• Alerts Issued: India Meteorological Department placed Mulugu under a red alert on Monday, with Adilabad and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad under orange alert out of the 19 districts notified.
• Urban Areas Data: Serilingampally in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits recorded the highest urban rainfall at 43.5 mm.
• Forecast Warning: Extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated at isolated locations in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad as per Tuesday’s impact-based warning.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The record-breaking rainfall across Telangana underscores the evolving challenge of managing extreme weather events amid climate change-related shifts. Concentrations of vrey heavy too extremely heavy precipitation can disturb agricultural schedules, damage infrastructure, and lead to localized flooding-particularly problematic for rural districts like mulugu, Adilabad, and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad.

Given that alerts were issued proactively by IMD (red and orange alerts), local disaster management agencies appear well-positioned to take preventive measures for minimizing disruption or loss of life. The disparity observed between urban areas such as Serilingampally (43.5 mm) versus high-rainfall zones emphasizes how resource allocation might need tailoring based on vulnerability levels-rural regions typically lack robust drainage systems compared to cities.

Efficient dialogue channels conveying real-time updates will be crucial for mitigating risks during similar events going forward while balancing long-term policy goals around water conservation amidst unpredictable monsoons.

Read More: The Hindu