Hyderabad: Heavy to extremely heavy rain lashed parts of Telangana on Wednesday, with Bhadradri Kothagudem district bearing the brunt of the downpour as Cyclone Murasu weakened into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh.According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Aswaraopeta in Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded 276.8mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 3pm, followed by Malkaram (188.3mm), Ankampalem (175mm) and Mulakalapally (148.5mm).The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) 24-hour rainfall data till 8.30am on Wednesday showed Bhadrachalam recording the highest rainfall among its listed stations at 103mm, followed by Khammam at 45mm. No rainfall was recorded at the other listed stations, including Hyderabad, Adilabad, Hanamkonda, Nizamabad and Ramagundam.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red warning for Bhadradri Kothagudem, an orange alert for Khammam and yellow warnings for Mulugu and Mahabubabad on Wednesday.Rainfall activity is likely to continue over the next few days, but the intensity is expected to ease gradually. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places in Telangana on Thursday (Nov 5), with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Mahabubabad.Hyderabad is also likely to receive light to moderate rain at isolated places. Rainfall is expected at isolated places on Nov 6 and 7, while dry weather is likely to prevail across the state from Nov 8 to 10.The depression was centred near Khammam on Wednesday morning, about 10km to its southwest, and was moving nearly northwards at around 6kmph. It was expected to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area during the next six hours.The IMD warned that heavy rain could cause waterlogging in low-lying areas, restrict movement and affect road and rail traffic. In Bhadradri Kothagudem, extremely heavy rain could also damage roads and bridges, disrupt essential services such as electricity and water supply, and affect crops and plantations. Authorities were advised to take steps to regulate traffic and address waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
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