Over thirty districts in Telangana have recorded temperatures at or above 40°C, with some locations hitting as high as 41.5°C, signaling an intense and widespread heatwave. This surge surpasses seasonal norms, impacting daily life and prompting official advisories.
The region has experienced a significant spike in temperatures, with numerous districts registering highs between 40°C and 41°C. Neradigonda, for instance, recorded 41°C, while Hyderabad saw a peak of 39.7°C. Following this, five districts reported 40.9°C, and four others reached 40.8°C.
Reports indicate that at least 25 districts have crossed the 40°C mark.
Following a brief period of unseasonal rain and hailstorms, temperatures have rebounded sharply.
Some areas, like Bahadurpura in Hyderabad and Keesara in Medchal Malkajgiri, registered 40.2°C and 40.3°C respectively.
Jangaon recorded the lowest maximum temperature in the state at 40°C.
Ibrahimpatnam in Jagtial district reported the highest maximum temperature at 41.5°C.
Wanaparthy district also saw temperatures reach 41.3°C, with Nagarkurnool registering 41.2°C.
Locations like Neradigonda (Adilabad), Mandamarri (Mancherial), and Veernapalle (Rajanna Sircilla) reported temperatures of 41.5°C.
Overall, 22 out of 33 districts have recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C.
Heatwave Alerts Issued
An "Orange Alert" has been issued for six districts, while a "Yellow Alert" covers the remaining 27 districts, highlighting the pervasive nature of the heat. Officials noted that at least 14 districts had previously recorded temperatures above 38.5°C. Weather observers suggest these high temperatures are likely to persist, with expectations of continued warmth.
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Predicted Trends and Relief
A slight respite from the heat is anticipated between March 8 and March 11, with temperatures expected to rise again from March 12 to March 15. Further unseasonal rains are forecast after March 16. However, earlier alerts indicated a sharp temperature rise from March 3 to March 7, with northern and eastern districts predicted to experience extreme heat.
Northern and eastern Telangana districts, including Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mancherial, Adilabad, and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, were flagged for extreme heat.
For Hyderabad, maximum temperatures were projected to range between 36°C and 37°C during that specific period.
Meteorologists forecast that temperatures may remain 1 to 1.5°C above normal throughout the week in many districts.
Background
The intensification of summer conditions appears to be occurring even before the end of winter, suggesting a shift in weather patterns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued advisories, and data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) has been cited in reports on the widespread heat. The rising temperatures are already beginning to affect daily activities across the state.