Over the past five days, Hyderabad and much of Telangana have been experiencing steady to heavy rainfall. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), this unusual spell of continuous rains is primarily due to a deep depression or low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal, which moved inland towards Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Here’s what’s happening in detail:
- 🌊 Monsoon Activity Strengthened: This time of year (July) is the peak of the Southwest Monsoon season in India. The monsoon winds are bringing moist air from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
- 🌪️ Low-Pressure System: A strong low-pressure system developed over the Bay of Bengal around 4–5 days ago and intensified as it moved inland. Such systems are known to dump large amounts of rain over central and southern India.
- 🌀 Cyclonic Circulation: Additionally, there’s been cyclonic circulation over Telangana and neighboring areas, keeping clouds and rains persistent.
- 🌧️ Moisture Convergence: Because of these systems, warm and humid air is continuously converging over Telangana, creating thick clouds and rain bands.
Impact on Hyderabad:
- Several areas of the city have seen waterlogging and traffic jams.
- Lakes and reservoirs are filling up quickly.
- Temperatures have dropped, providing relief from heat, but at the cost of disruption.
- IMD has issued advisories to stay cautious, especially in low-lying areas.
IMD forecasts that the rain intensity may reduce in the next couple of days as the system weakens and moves westward.
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