Rain lashes few parts of Hyderabad on August 18 afternoon

Parts of Hyderabad experienced sudden rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, catching residents off guard. The India Meteorological Department has predicted continued light to moderate rain for the area.
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This is a routine weather report providing local updates on climate conditions affecting urban infrastructure and daily life.
Rain lashed a few parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) afternoon catching people unaware. While pedestrians paced to stand under shade, motorists stood under Hyderabad Metro Rail tracks and flyovers to keep away from getting drenched.
India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad Centre issued a weather update at 2.49 p.m., predicting light to moderate rain or thundershowers with surface winds reaching up to 40 kmph as very likely at a few places over GHMC area during next two hours.
India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad Centre’s weather update issued at 2.49 p.m. on August 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
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