A spell of light to moderate rain brought relief to commuters in Hyderabad on Monday (July 20, 2026)
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Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad between the evening of Monday (July 20, 2026) and the early hours of Tuesday (July 21, 2026), bringing down temperatures and providing relief from the prevailing warm and humid conditions. Light showers continued in a few parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon, although the rainfall remained localised and of low intensity.

Hyderabad rain data

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Shamshabad recorded the highest rainfall of 3.4 cm followed by 3 cm in Mamidipalli, 3 cm in Kongarkalan, 2.3 cm in Banjara Hills, 2.2 cm in Hafeezpet, 2.1 cm in Madhapur, 2 cm in West Maredpally, 1.9 cm in Miyapur and 1.9 cm in Chandanagar.

A spell of Heavy rain lashes JNTU catching commuters off guard in Hyderabad on Monday (July 20, 2026)
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SIDDHANT THAKUR

12.4 cm rain highest in Telangana

Heavy rainfall was reported across several districts of Telangana during the same period. The highest rainfall of 12.4 cm was recorded in Kotapally (Mancherial) followed by 12.3 cm in Jankapur (Mancherial), 12 cm in Tandur (Mancherial), 11.3 cm in Devulawada (Mancherial), 10.9 cm in Kamanpur (Peddapalli), 10.4 cm in Venkatapur (Mulugu) and 9.6 cm in Peddampet (Jayashankar Bhupalplly).

Hyderabad weather forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its weather forecast issued on July 20, had predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas on July 21. The forecast also indicated generally cloudy skies over the city.

A spell of Heavy rain lashes JNTU catching commuters off guard in Hyderabad on Monday (July 20, 2026)
\| Photo Credit:
SIDDHANT THAKUR

Published - July 21, 2026 02:14 pm IST