Telangana Records Season’s First 44°C Heatwave
IMD has forecast that the current spell is expected to continue for the next two to three days, with daytime temperatures remaining high and evenings offering little relief.
Hyderabad: Hyderabad recorded its highest temperatures of the season on Thursday, crossing the 42°C mark for the first time this year, as a strong heatwave swept across Telangana. According to Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) data, several parts of the city saw temperatures above 41°C, with RC Puram touching 42.3°C, Asifnagar and Himayatnagar 42°C, Malakpet and Begumpet 41.9°C, and Saroornagar, Chandrayangutta, Goshamahal and Miyapur 41.8°C.
IMD has forecast that the current spell is expected to continue for the next two to three days, with daytime temperatures remaining high and evenings offering little relief.
However, some respite is likely towards the weekend. Thunderstorms are expected to begin from April 18 or 19 in parts of Vikarabad, Rangareddy, Sangareddy and Medak, before spreading to other districts, including Hyderabad, between April 19 and 23. These are likely to be evening or night-time storms, which means daytime heat will continue even as conditions begin to change.
Across GHMC limits, most circles recorded temperatures between 40°C and 42°C, with official data placing the city’s average maximum at around 41.1°C, higher than recent days.
The situation was more severe across districts. Jagtial recorded the highest temperature in the state at 44.4°C, with Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nalgonda, Nirmal and Nizamabad all touching 44.3°C. Several other districts, including Kamareddy, Karimnagar and Siddipet, recorded above 44°C, indicating widespread heatwave conditions.
TGDPS data shows that multiple mandals across districts such as Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Rangareddy and Siddipet officially met heatwave criteria, with temperatures crossing 43°C.
