Telangana government on Thursday declared two-day holidays for all educational institutions due to heavy rainfall in the state.
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s (GHMC) Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi on Thursday advised citizens to stay indoors as weather reports predict heavy rains to continue in the region.
“Heavy rains are expected to continue. Citizens are advised to stay indoors. Dial the control room on 040-21111111 for any rain-related issues & assistance. Instructed all the officials to be on high alert. Monsoon emergency teams and EVDM teams are on the field monitoring the complaints. @GHMCOnline @Director_EVDM @DRFEVDM @KTRBRS,” she tweeted.
Telangana government on Thursday declared two-day holidays for all educational institutions due to heavy rainfall in the state. The decision was taken after Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad issued an orange alert for the state.
Announcing the decision on Twitter, Telangana minister for education Sabitha Indra Reddy wrote, ‘Keeping in view of the heavy rainfall in the state and under the instructions of the Honourable CM, KCR garu, the Govt has decided to declare holidays for two days to all education institutions in the state. That is Thursday and Friday.’
An orange alert has been declared for Hyderabad, indicating the possibility of continuous light to moderate rain with occasional heavy spells.
The India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H) has issued a weather forecast for Thursday, warning of heavy rainfall in various parts of Telangana, including the capital city, Hyderabad.
An orange alert has been declared for Hyderabad, indicating the possibility of continuous light to moderate rain with occasional heavy spells.
According to the IMD-H, the generally cloudy sky is expected to persist over the region throughout the day on Thursday, leading to the accumulation of water on roads and low-lying areas in many parts of the city.
The authorities have also cautioned residents about potential traffic congestion in most locations due to the expected heavy rainfall. Wet and slippery roads could make commuting challenging and hazardous. Additionally, the forecast predicts the likelihood of trees and electric poles falling, posing risks to public safety and potential disruptions in electricity supply.
The impact of the forecasted heavy rainfall extends beyond Hyderabad, with several districts in the state facing the risk of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places.
The districts of Warangal, Jangoan, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Rangareddy, and Mahabubnagar are expected to experience heavy rainfall.
Moreover, the districts of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Hanamkonda, Medchal Malkajigiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy are also likely to receive heavy rain at isolated places.