Why it is in the news
Telangana has received just 0.2 mm of rain in October so far against a normal of 21 mm — a 99% deficit — and on 5 October 2026 recorded summer-like heat across the State.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 6. World Geography, Indian Geography and Geography of Telangana state; 4. Environmental Issues: Disaster Management- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies. Groups 2–4: climate and seasons of Telangana.