El Nino: Summer Heat Returns to Telugu States as unseasonably high temperatures and a significant rainfall deficit disrupt the expected monsoon season. After a brief period suggesting the arrival of rains, the region is now experiencing a resurgence of intense summer heat, causing widespread distress.
Due to the influence of El Nino, summer has started again in Telugu states, leaving residents grappling with severe conditions. Many believed the rainy season had begun, but now the sun (Bhanu) is scorching once more. Compounding the problem, hailstorms and floods have caused hardship, while the expected rains remain absent. The Meteorological Department confirms this pattern will persist for several more days, with farmers facing particular difficulties linked to El Nino.
The impact of El Nino is stark in the data. Hyderabad has recorded 43 percent less rainfall than normal, with only 100.1 mm falling against an expected 175 mm from June to July. A similar rainfall shortage is seen in Ranga Reddy, Medchal-Malkajigiri, and districts across Andhra Pradesh. Telangana has recorded its 28th lowest rainfall this season, while city temperatures are currently 3-4 degrees above normal, with a potential 2-3 degree rise in the coming week.
Temperatures already exceed normal levels by 4-5 degrees, and the Met department sees no signs of heavy rain in the next week. Consequently, air conditioners have been switched on again as this summer returns due to the El Nino effect. The lack of rain, combined with drought and hailstorms, is troubling citizens and especially farmers, who face immense challenges. With the sun’s intensity increasing in Andhra Pradesh and an official alert issued, everyone is advised to stay cautious. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle of the Telugu states under the persistent influence of El Nino, with a hope for better updates from the weather department soon.