Several parts of Telangana received rainfall on Saturday (October 17), bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that had contributed to falling groundwater levels across the State. While parts of Hyderabad also received rain, several central areas of the city remained dry amid cold, gusty winds.
The rainfall comes after nearly two months of largely dry conditions and offers respite to areas facing water shortages following deficient rainfall during the southwest monsoon this year.
According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 9 p.m, Pochampally in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri recorded rainfall of 69.3 mm followed by 62.5 mm in Tupranpet (Yadadri Bhuvanagiri), 57.8 mm in Peddagopati (Khammam), 37.8 mm in Shamshabad (Rangareddy), 34.3 mm in Kongarakalan (Rangareddy), 30.5 mm in Thirumalgiri (Suryapet) and 23.3 mm in Maganoor (Narayanpet).
Within Hyderabad, Nagole recorded the highest rainfall at 11 mm. Mettuguda received 3.8 mm, followed by Adibatla at 2.3 mm, Hayathnagar at 1.8 mm and Ghatkesar at 1.5 mm.
Published - October 17, 2026 11:53 pm IST