Telugu States on High Alert: Severe Rains, Hailstorms Expected for 72 Hours

• Indian Meteorological Department issues 'High Alert' for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the next 72 hours due to unseasonal rains.
• Severe weather expected from March 18-20, with heavy rainfall (60-80 mm) and winds up to 60 km/h.
• Hailstorms reported in Nizamabad and Nirmal (Telangana); scattered rains in several AP districts including Alluri Sitarama Raju, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram.
• Farmers face significant losses as ready-for-harvest crops are at risk of damage and flattening by hailstorms.
• Advisory: Avoid standing under trees or in open spaces during lightning; farmers urged to move produce to safety.