Hyderabad, March 11 -- Residents of Telangana need to get ready for eight days of rains and hailstorms, apart from hazy conditions forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad.

The state is expected to witness thunderstorms, rains, and hailstorms.

Thunderstorms expected

As per a weather enthusiast, T. Balaji, who is known for accurate forecasts, thunderstorms are expected across Telangana during March 16-23.

Apart from rains and hailstorms, Telangana districts are likely to witness hazy conditions as predicted by IMD Hyderabad.

According to the weather enthusiast, a severe thunderstorm is expected across the state, which will begin in north and central Telangana.

"It's going to be a prolonged active rain spell for...