Hyderabad receives 70 pc excess rainfall

As of July 20, Hyderabad received 359.5 mm average rainfall during this monsoon season, whereas the normal rain expected till now was 210.9 mm. As per the officials, Hyderabad recorded at least 70.5 per cent excess rainfall compared to the rainfall estimated for the period. As per data from IMD, so far in July, Hyderabad has recorded a rainfall of 285.2 mm, which is one of the highest in the last 10 years. Meanwhile, the officials at IMD have issued a four-day



heavy rain warning in the State, starting Wednesday.

According to them, heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur in many districts, including Adilabad, Warangal (Urban), Warangal (Rural), Siddipet, Asifabad, Mancherial and Peddapalli. Thunderstorms will be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph). There can be moderate flooding or inundation in low lying areas as well.