Hyderabad: Hyderabad is gearing up for winter chill after witnessing scattered rains recently, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts haze for the next four days.
However, the weather department has not issued any alert for the next seven days.
North-East monsoon
As per the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), during the current north-east monsoon, the state received a large deficit in rainfall.
From October 1 to November 6, the state received 28.7 mm of rain against the normal of 96.4 mm, which is a deficit of 70 per cent.
The highest deficit was recorded in Nizamabad district, as it did not receive any rain at all during the current north-east monsoon.
Other districts that received a huge rainfall deficit were Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla, and Kamareddy. These districts recorded a 97 per cent deficit.
In the case of Hyderabad, the deficit is 74 per cent, as the city received 30.1 mm of rain against the normal of 117.9 mm.
After rains, IMD forecasts winter haz in Hyderabad
After forecasting rain recently during the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, the weather department has forecast haze for the next four days.
As per the forecast, “Hazy condition very likely to prevail during morning hours.” Partly cloudy skies have also been forecast.
In view of the expected weather conditions, residents need to plan their travel accordingly, especially during morning hours.
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