Hyderabad, April 18 -- Strong winds, heavy rain, and hailstorms lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Friday, April 18, in a dramatic weather shift that caught many off guard on an otherwise sunny day.

The sudden change began in central Hyderabad around 5:45 pm with dark clouds rolling in, followed by intense gusts and a burst of heavy rain. Areas like Nallakunta witnessed hail and thunderstorms, startling commuters and residents.

While IMD Hyderabad issued a yellow alert for the city, weather enthusiast T Balaji advised people to stay indoors for at least three hours, citing continued storm activity.

A thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is very likely to hit isolated areas in several Telangana districts,...