Heat Wave Alert in Telangana after April 10; Temperatures May Hit 43°C
Hyderabad likely to record 39°C to 41°C temperature
Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms across parts of Telangana over the next few days.
“Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated places, along with light to moderate rain. Several districts are expected to see these conditions till around April 9, including Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal,” IMD said in a release.
Temperatures in the state, however, remained high. On Monday, Nalgonda recorded the highest temperature at 41.6°C, followed by Mancherial at 41.3°C and Adilabad at 40.9°C. Other districts such as Nagarkurnool, Nizamabad and Khammam also crossed 40°C.
In Hyderabad, temperatures stayed between 37°C and 38°C across most areas, with some pockets touching around 38.5°C. IMD said there will be no major change in temperatures for the next 2–3 days, before a gradual rise of 2-3°C.
