Hyderabad, May 1 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad forecasts has predicted thunderstorms and lightning in Telangana until May 4.

However, the forecasts are not applicable for northern Telangana until May 3. The northern part will get relief from intense heat on May 4.

Yellow alert issued

IMD Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert for various districts of the state until May 4.

On May 1, the alert is applicable for Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Siddipet, Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Bhuvanagiri, Nalgonda, Warangal, Mahabubabad, Suryapet, Mulugu, Kothagudem and Khammam.

For Vikarabad, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Siddipet, Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Wanaparthy, Hanamkonda, Ja...