Heavy rain warning has been issued by the weather department in many parts of Telangana from 30th August to 2nd September 2024. It simply means that extremely heavy rainfall may occur in a few areas and create problems/disruptions in the routine work.

Districts under Orange Alert
An orange alert has been issued for the following districts as these areas are very likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall:

Jayashankar Bhupalapally
Mulugu
Bhadradri Kothagudem
Khammam
Mahabubabad
Warangal
Hanamkonda
People in these districts need to be more cautious, as the incessant rain may cause severe flooding and waterlogging of roads, alongside power outages. It is better to stay indoors and avoid traveling unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Districts under Yellow Alert
Apart from these, a yellow alert for most probably receiving heavy rain has been issued for several districts in Telangana. These are:

Hyderabad
Nalgonda
Suryapet
Yadadri Bhuvangiri
Adilabad
Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
Mancherial
Karimnagar
Peddapalli
Jagityal
Rajanna Sircilla
Nizamabad
Siddipet
Nirmal
Medak
Medchal
Narayanpet
Jogulamba Gadwal
Wanaparthy
These regions should expect heavy rains, possibly resulting in flooding and waterlogging on highways. It is better to remain alert and plan according to local weather forecasts.

What to Do
If the forecast is of any indication, every person in these districts should do simple precautions:

Remain indoors: Venture out unless absolutely necessary. The comfort of your home protects you from the flood or any falling material damage to trees and electric poles.
Prepare an Emergency Supply: Store enough food, water, and prescribed medications in advance.
Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates very closely and follow advice from local authorities. This will aid in knowing what to do in case of an after-effect and help one make better decisions.
The local authorities are ready to handle all the emergencies, whereas the people should be in an attitude of calmness and good preparation. All these little steps can help all the people stay safe during this time of heavy rain.