Hyderabad, Aug. 4 -- The rainfall deficit in Hyderabad dropped to 18 per cent below its normal seasonal rainfall after a week of widespread showers.

According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), so far this monsoon season, Hyderabad has received 245 mm of rainfall against the normal 297.7 mm.

A week ago, the deficit was 34 per cent, which dropped to 18 per cent after the recent rains.

Rainfall not uniform in Hyderabad

Rainfall has not been uniform across the city. Tirumalagiri has recorded the highest deficit at 45 per cent, followed by Saidabad at 35 per cent, Maredpally at 31 per cent, Amberpet at 27 per cent, and Nampally and Charminar at 26 per cent each.

On the other hand, a few areas have received m...