Heatwave alert in Telangana as temperatures soar beyond 43°C

With temperatures continuing to soar there is high demand for seasonal favourite palm fruits in Hyderabad.
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With temperatures continuing to climb across Telangana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow heatwave warning for two districts — Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam — for Monday (April 14). The advisory states that heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of these regions.

Hyderabad and its surrounding areas are expected to witness partly cloudy skies over the next 48 hours, with hazy mornings and temperatures hovering around 39°C during the day and 24°C at night, according to the IMD forecast.

Data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) reveals that Mancheiral was the hottest location on Saturday, recording a maximum temperature of 43.6°C. It was followed closely by Kumaram Bheem Asifabad and Khammam at 43.3°C, Jagtial at 43.2°C, Nirmal at 43.1°C, and both Peddapalli and Nalgonda at 43°C.

In addition, seven districts saw temperatures between 42°C and 43°C, while 16 districts recorded temperatures ranging from 40°C to 42°C. Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri reported 40°C each, and Sangareddy trailed just behind at 39.9°C.