Rains Turn Rogue: Telangana Records 25% Surplus by September

Telangana endured one of its most erratic monsoon seasons in recent history, swinging from punishing droughts to sudden street-flooding deluges. The India Meteorological Department recorded a dramatic turnaround: from a 30% rainfall deficit to a 25% surplus by September, confounding local farmers and meteorologists. Hyderabad, in particular, faced flooded roads and overwhelmed drainage systems, which experts attribute to a combination of rapid urbanization, deforestation, and global climate change. Locals now warn erratic monsoons are likely to become the norm, with scientists calling for better forecasting, infrastructure upgrades, and urgent climate adaptation measures