Temperatures plunge sharply in Hyderabad and several districts; KB Asifabad records lowest at 5.6°C
Telangana continued to reel under an intense coldwave for the 24th consecutive day on Monday, with temperatures dipping sharply across several districts and parts of Hyderabad recording single-digit and near-single-digit minimums.
In Hyderabad, the lowest temperature was recorded at HCU, Serilingampally, where the mercury dropped to 8.8°C. Other cold pockets in the GHMC limits included Rajendranagar (10°C), Moula Ali (10.2°C), Gachibowli (10.9°C), Alwal and Qutbullapur (11°C each), followed by Sivarampalle (11.1°C) and Macha Bollaram (11.3°C). Several other localities reported minimum temperatures between 11.6°C and 12.9°C.
Across Telangana, Komaram Bheem Asifabad recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 5.6°C, followed by Adilabad (6°C), Sangareddy (6.8°C), Rangareddy (7.7°C) and Vikarabad (8.5°C). Districts such as Kamareddy and Nirmal registered 9°C, while Siddipet (9.4°C), Medak (9.7°C) and Peddapalli (9.9°C) also witnessed severe cold conditions.
Meteorological officials said coldwave conditions are likely to persist in parts of the state, advising people to take precautions during early morning and night hours.
