Hyderabad: Telangana is bracing for its coldest spell of the season, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming a steady drop in night temperatures across the state and weather observers warning of a peak cold wave between November 13 and 18.
On Wednesday, the state recorded its lowest official minimum temperature of 10.2°C at Sirpur (Kumuram Bheem), while Adilabad stood at 11.1°C. Nirmal, Jagtial, and Rajanna Sircilla reported between 11°C and 12°C, according to the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS). The readings are 2–4°C below the seasonal average.
In Hyderabad, temperatures ranged between 13°C and 15°C, with Serilingampally at 13.2°C and Secunderabad at 14.8°C. IMD officials said the continuing dry northerly winds and clear skies were driving the rapid night-time cooling.
“Moisture levels are very low and there are no clouds to trap heat at night. This allows surface temperatures to drop quickly after sunset,” said an IMD Hyderabad meteorologist.
Private weather observer Telangana Weatherman forecast that the peak cold wave will begin from Thursday, affecting the north, west and central districts, where “minimum temperatures could fall to 8–10°C. In Hyderabad, the lowest temperatures between 11°C and 13°C are expected across the west, north, and southern parts of the city between November 13 and 18.”
Officials have advised residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, to avoid early-morning exposure and to wear layered clothing. Farmers have been urged to protect rabi crops and young livestock from cold stress.
According to IMD, the cold spell is likely to persist till around November 17, followed by a gradual rise in night temperatures.
