Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Weather: Rains are lashing several places in the Telugu states. The weather department suggests this situation might continue for the entire month. Here's a look at the areas likely to receive rain today

October usually marks the end of monsoon, but rains persist in the Telugu states. The weather department warns of heavy to very heavy rains due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.

Due to a trough, moderate to heavy rains are occurring in Andhra Pradesh. Today, rains are likely in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts.

APSDMA stated that sudden rains might start in other parts of the state. People, especially farmers, are advised to be cautious and avoid standing under trees during rain due to lightning.

A red alert for lightning has been issued for Konaseema, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, West Godavari, East Godavari, and Eluru districts. An orange alert is in place for several other districts.

The Hyderabad weather center forecasts rain with lightning and gusty winds in Telangana today. A yellow alert has been issued for Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts.

On Thursday evening, heavy rain lashed the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district, flooding several colonies. A woman died from a lightning strike in Narayanpet while at her farm.

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