The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five Telangana districts for Sunday (August 17, 2025) followed by an orange alert in nine districts and a yellow alert in 11 districts.

According to IMDs latest bulletin, a red alert, indicating the likelihood of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was issued for Bhadradri Kothagudem, Hanumakonda, Mahabubabad, Mulugu and Warangal districts.