Telangana witnesses excess rainfall of 30% in July, IMD predicts more in coming months

With the southwest monsoon in full force, the Greater Hyderabad region has recorded rainfall much beyond normal levels in July, much before the end of the month.

July, considered the peak of the monsoon, has been witnessing good amount of rainfall at regular intervals. This apart, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting more rains in August and September, again, with the prediction that the rainfall could be above normal by the end of the monsoon.

Last year, July saw more of dry weather without good showers. This year, however, the monsoon has been quite active and busy over the State, with the capital city too recording surplus rainfall.

According to the Telangana State Planning Development Society (TSPDS), Hyderabad has received a rainfall of 318.8mm against the normal rainfall of



224.6mm between June 1 and July 23, while Rangareddy registered 285.5mm against a normal of 203.5 and Medchal-Malkajgiri recorded 272.0mm against the normal of 239.6 mm.

This apart, the State has received 30 per cent excess rainfall, recording a monthly average rainfall of 396.7 mm against the normal rainfall of 304.4 mm.

Out of the 33 districts, only Nirmal and Nizamabad received deficient rainfall this monsoon while the rest of the State has either witnessed either normal or excess and largely excess rainfall.

The State capital has recorded a total rainfall of 47 cm so far this year, against an annual normal rainfall of 82 cm. This is more than 50 per cent of the normal rainfall already, with officials saying the normal mark is likely to be reached and probably surpassed as well by the end of September.