Hyderabad, June 28 (HS): The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain, lightning and squally winds across Telangana over the next seven days and issued a yellow alert valid till July 4.

According to the IMD, several parts of the state are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall during the period, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated places.

The weather department has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms and plan travel accordingly in view of the possibility of heavy rain and gusty winds.

The IMD has also forecast generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thundershowers in Hyderabad over the coming days.

Meanwhile, recent rainfall has led to a drop in temperatures across the state. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Sangareddy recorded the state's lowest maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, while Khairatabad in Hyderabad recorded a maximum temperature of 30.6 degrees Celsius.

The IMD said it will continue to monitor the evolving weather system and issue further updates as requ

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar