Monsoon unlikely to retreat from Telangana soon

HYDERABAD: Rains triggered by a low-pressure area formed over north Bay of Bengal resulted in heavy rains in the city, even as India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad said the monsoon is unlikely to retreat from the state soon as two weather systems were expected to deliver more rains in central India.
The city recorded rains of up to 90.8 mm, providing a much-needed relief from the sultry weather conditions.
According to the Telangana State Development Planning Society figures up to 7 pm, Chandulal Baradari recorded highest rainfall of 90.8 mm followed by 77.5 mm at Doodhbowli, 58.5 mm at Sardarmahal, 51.5 mm at Attapur and 50.5 mm at Rein Bazar.
“The withdrawal of southwest monsoon would commence from the north by the first week of October following which it would retreat from the south peninsular region under which Telangana falls. By October second week, we can expect withdrawal over Telangana,” said A Shravani, meteorologist, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad.
As many as four districts in Telangana received large excess rainfall on Monday.