A man clicks a photograph as clouds gather in the evening sky, creating rain-like conditions amid a delayed monsoon, in Thane on June 22, 2026.
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The western part of Hyderabad was hit by an overnight rain, which led to a flood and power failure, thus disrupting the lives of the people. Kethireddypalli near Moinabad recorded 12.9 cm of rainfall, while Chandanagar logged 12.7 cm and Lingampally recorded 11.7 cm of rainfall till 5 a.m. on Tuesday (June 23, 2026), classified as very heavy rainfall by Telangana Development Planning Society.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a heavy rainfall warning in four Telangana districts for Tuesday (June 23, 2026). Rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Medak and Kamareddy districts, according to the report.Also read: The hidden climate cost of everyday life in IndiaThe IMD has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai. The forecast indicates thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall. The onset of the southwest monsoon over the city is expected on Tuesday (June, 2026).Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and heavy rain are likely to affect several parts of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain are very likely at isolated places in West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, West Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit and Namsai districtsAlso read: Heavy rainfall warning in four Telangana districts on June 23Follow for updates:June 23, 2026 10:49 Sudden rain lashes ThoothukudiThoothukudi experienced sudden rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Monday evening.For the past few days, the district has been experiencing intense heat during the daytime, making it difficult for people to move around outdoors. However, on Sunday dark clouds formed and a tornado was reported in the surrounding areas of Vagaikulam, causing damage as it moved through the region.Read more:Sudden rain lashes ThoothukudiSudden rain lashes ThoothukudiJune 23, 2026 10:42 Heavy overnight rain, flooding disrupts life as power supply is hit in western parts of HyderabadKethireddypalli near Moinabad recorded 12.9 cm of rainfall, while Chandanagar logged 12.7 cm and Lingampally recorded 11.7 cm of rainfall till 5 a.m. today, classified as very heavy rainfall by Telangana Development Planning Society. Eight automatic weather stations recorded heavy rainfall, and 41 sensors logged moderate rainfall, marking an even spread of rainfall over Hyderabad.Read more:Heavy overnight rain, flooding disrupts life as power supply is hit in western parts of HyderabadHeavy overnight rain in Hyderabad causes flooding and power outages, disrupting daily life in the city's western areas. Published - June 23, 2026 10:39 am IST
