Hyderabad, June 21 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast heavy rains in Telangana till Saturday, June 27.

Till June 27, the state is also likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, etc.

Yellow alert issued

In view of the expected heavy rains and other weather conditions, IMD Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert, which will remain valid till Saturday.

Meanwhile, T Balaji, a weather enthusiast known for his accurate forecasts, wrote on his X handle that Hyderabad will witness moderate to intense downpours during the nights.

For other districts, he wrote, "Intense downpours ahead in Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Mahabubnagar, Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Gadwal, Yadad...