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Telangana Sizzles: Mercury Hits 46°C, Heatwave Grips State

A severe heatwave has gripped Telangana, with temperatures soaring to 46°C in Nizamabad, making it the hottest place in the state. At least 12 districts recorded temperatures above 45°C, significantly higher than normal levels. The Meteorological Centre has issued thunderstorm and hailstorm warnings for several districts, including Nalgonda and Suryapet. Authorities have urged residents to stay prepared and take precautions, as temperatures are expected to gradually fall by 2-3°C after two days.

Key Points: Telangana Heatwave: Mercury Soars to 46°C

  • Nizamabad records hottest temp at 46°C
  • 12 districts cross 45°C
  • Thunderstorm warning for 4 districts
  • Gradual temp drop expected after 2 days
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Heatwave grips Telangana, mercury soars to 46 degrees Celsius

Heatwave grips Telangana as temperatures hit 46°C in Nizamabad. 12 districts record over 45°C. Thunderstorm warning issued for several areas.

"There will be no large change in maximum temperatures during the next two days; thereafter, a gradual fall of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is expected during the subsequent three days. - Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad"

Hyderabad, May 3

Heatwave conditions gripped many parts of Telangana, with the maximum temperature reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday. At least 12 districts recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius, significantly higher than the normal of 41.3 degrees Celsius.

Nizamabad was the hottest place on Sunday, with the mercury touching 46 degrees Celsius.

Nalgonda, Nirmal and Siddipet districts followed closely at 45.9 degrees Celsius, shows data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS).

Adilabad and Peddapalli districts recorded maximum temperatures of 45.8 degrees Celsius, while Kamareddy and Kumuram Bheem districts reported 45.7 degrees Celsius.

According to the daily weather report of the Society, Jagtial and Khammam districts saw maximum temperatures of 45.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Suryapet district at 45.5 degrees Celsius and Mancherial district at 45.1 degrees Celsius.

Barring Hyderabad, all districts recorded maximum temperatures above 42.6 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad recorded the lowest maximum temperature at 42.5 degrees Celsius.

As per data from the TDPS, heatwave conditions prevailed in 26 mandals (blocks).

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad, has issued a thunderstorm warning for Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts. Hailstorm accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in these districts.

The Meteorological Centre has also forecast lightning with maximum surface wind speeds of 40-50 kmph.

Light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, with maximum surface wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, are likely in the districts of Khammam, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Siddipet, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mancherial and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana for the next week.

According to the Meteorological Centre, there will be no large change in maximum temperatures during the next two days; thereafter, a gradual fall of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is expected during the subsequent three days.

Authorities have urged people not to panic over the May heat but to stay prepared and safe. They said the heat conditions expected in May can be managed effectively with awareness and simple precautions.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, some regions may see above-normal temperatures.

- IANS

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Sunita J
Every year same story "heatwave this heatwave that" but no one plants trees or builds proper shelters for the poor. We keep complaining about global warming but do nothing. 🤷‍♀️ At least they are forecasting thundershowers next week - hope it actually rains.
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Michael C
That's intense. I'm from Canada and our summer rarely crosses 35 degrees. 46 is literally life-threatening. Please take care everyone - stay hydrated, avoid going out in the afternoon if possible. The hailstorm warning for some districts is also concerning.
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Priya S
I really feel for our farmers. This heat is devastating for crops. And imagine the daily wage workers who have no choice but to work under this sun. The government should announce compensation for heat-related losses. Also, 40-50 kmph winds with hailstorms? That's scary.
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Kavya N
Honestly, I'm not surprised. Our summers are getting worse each year. But at least they're giving a thunderstorm warning unlike earlier when people wouldn't know. Just wish they also mentioned what people should do - like staying indoors near windows etc. during hailstorms.
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James A
From a global perspective, this is exactly what climate scientists have been warning about. India's heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. The silver lining here is the forecast for rain - that could offer some relief. But long term, we need serious adaptation strategies.

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