Easterly winds set to end Telangana’s cold nights

The ongoing spell of chilly nights across Telangana is likely to ease over the next few days as easterly winds begin to replace the cold northerly winds currently influencing the region. Meteorologists at the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) also expect the remainder of the winter season to be relatively mild, also due to the impact of El Nino conditions.

Senior weather consultant Y.V. Rama Raosaid in an exclusive interaction that the minimum temperatures across the State are currently two to three degrees Celsius below normal. Hyderabad and surrounding areas have been recording night temperatures between 15°C and 18°C, while districts are witnessing readings ranging from 14°C to 19°C under the influence of cool northerly winds.

At the same time, maximum temperatures have remained two to three degrees above normal with the daytime temperatures in Hyderabad hovering between 31°C and 33°C, while several districts have recorded highs of 32°C to 35°C. However, this unusual pattern is unlikely to continue for long.

Mr. Rao said strong easterly winds are expected to sweep across the region, bringing moisture and increased cloud cover. This is likely to bring daytime temperatures back to near-normal levels while causing night temperatures to rise slightly. “Based on current forecast assessments, the rest of the winter is unlikely to be very cold,” said Mr. Rao.

As for rainfall prospects, he said the chances of significant precipitation over the coming days remain low. Rainfall is generally limited during November and December, and the State has already experienced a largely dry October. Expected rains failed to materialise as two recent cyclonic systems tracked away from Telangana, benefiting only a few districts such as Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Kumuram Bheem.

Meteorologists are, however, monitoring another weather system expected to form around November 13. If conditions remain favourable, it could bring light rainfall to parts of south Telangana for one or two days around November 19-20. The State recorded a rainfall deficit of 86% in October but Mr. Rao noted that deficient October rainfall has become increasingly common in recent years and is not unique to 2026.

The northeast monsoon, which normally contributes about 11 cm of rainfall by December, has delivered only 3 cm so far, a deficit of nearly 70%. Cumulative rainfall across Telangana from June 1 to November 11 stood at 64.5 cm against the normal 83.9 cm, a shortfall of 23%. In the GHMC, Cyberabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri regions, rainfall measured 48.5 cm against a normal of 73.5 cm, reflecting a deficit of 34%.