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6. Telangana | On August 18, the IMD, Hyderabad, issued a red alert for August 19 predicting extremely heavy rainfall in four districts and heavy to very heavy rainfall in 20 districts. Adilabad, Komaram Bheem, Nirmal, and Mancherial are expected to be worst affected. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are also likely in many areas, raising flood risks in low-lying regions. Authorities have advised people to remain indoors and avoid waterlogged zones.
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CNBC TV18•17-02-2026, 12:02

Northwest India braces for rain, thunderstorms; Delhi NCR to see rising mercury

  • •New western disturbance brings rain/snow to western Himalayas on Feb 17-18, light rain/thundershowers to plains.
  • •Low-pressure area over east Equatorial Indian Ocean to intensify, affecting weather in adjoining regions.
  • •Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan on Feb 17-18, and Madhya Pradesh on Feb 18.
  • •Maximum temperatures to remain 2-4 degrees Celsius above normal across northwest India plains, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka.
  • •Delhi NCR forecast: Partly cloudy with mist on Feb 17 (29-31°C), light rain/thunderstorms on Feb 18 (26-28°C), clear skies on Feb 19.
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