HYDERABAD: As the southwest monsoon advances across Telangana, rainfall activity is set to intensify over the coming week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of up to 40-50 kmph across several districts.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in five Telangana districts on June 7, forecasts the India Meteorological Department.

Southwest monsoon enters Telangana on June 8, with heavy rainfall expected across the state in the following days.