Telangana Likely To See Below-Normal Monsoon, More Heatwave Days
The IMD also said isolated regions of Telangana are likely to record above-normal heatwave days during June 2026. Above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures are expected across most parts of the country during the month.
Hyderabad: Telangana is likely to witness below-normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season this year, while isolated parts of the state may also experience above-normal heatwave days in June, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) updated long-range forecast released on Saturday evening.
The IMD said South Peninsular India, which includes Telangana, is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the June to September monsoon season, with rainfall projected to remain below 94 per cent of the long period average (LPA, based on rainfall data comprising 50 years till 2020).
The forecast comes as the country as a whole is expected to receive 90% of the LPA during the monsoon season, indicating below-normal rainfall nationally. The IMD said there is an 84% probability of below-normal or deficient rainfall across the country this monsoon.
For June, the weather agency forecast below-normal rainfall over most parts of the country, though some parts of South Peninsular India could still receive normal to above-normal rain. Forecast maps released by the IMD showed mixed rainfall signals over parts of Telangana and neighbouring regions.
The IMD also said isolated regions of Telangana are likely to record above-normal heatwave days during June 2026. Above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures are expected across most parts of the country during the month.
The department attributed the monsoon outlook partly to developing El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, which are expected to strengthen during the southwest monsoon season. Neutral Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are likely to continue.