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Rajasthan experienced a significant drop in night temperatures, with Fatehpur recording the lowest at 5.3°C. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in several areas, affecting daily life across the state, including Jaipur at 11.7°C

Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.

Telangana experienced its coldest morning of the year on Thursday, with several districts recording single-digit temperatures. Hyderabad Central University recorded 7.2°C, while Kumaram Bheem Asifabad was the coldest at 5.4°C. Cold wave conditions affected much of the state.

A cold wave swept across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Tuesday, with Ginnedhari in Asifabad recording a biting 6.1°C. Arli, Pembi and Devulawada also saw sub-10°C temperatures, prompting residents to stay indoors and rely on bonfires and warm clothing.

Kashmir continues to reel under an intense cold wave with night temperatures below freezing and no snowfall forecast for the next 10 days. Doctors report a sharp rise in flu and chest ailments as fog, dryness and deteriorating air quality worsen conditions.

The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for seven Telangana districts as minimum temperatures are expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius over the next two days. Hyderabad may record 11 to 15°C, while several northern districts have already seen single-digit temperatures.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed severe cold-wave like conditions as minimum temperatures dropped to single digits, with Hyderabad recording 8.4°C. Many districts saw temperatures between 6°C and 10°C. IMD forecasts colder nights over the next two to three days across isolated pockets.

Delhi’s AQI rose to 333 on Saturday as dense smog enveloped the city, while the IMD issued a cold wave alert with temperatures expected to hover around 8–9°C. Mundka recorded the worst air quality at 381, with most stations in the ‘very poor’ range.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts are expected to experience a significant dip in night temperatures from Friday, with IMD forecasting minimums between 11°C and 15°C through the weekend. The colder spell marks a noticeable shift after weeks of mild weather.

Delhi’s AQI improved from 335 to 299 on Thursday, moving into the ‘poor’ category. The IMD has predicted clear skies and a cold wave on Friday. Minimum temperature dipped to 5.6°C, with humidity at 92 per cent.

Cold conditions tightened their grip over Delhi-NCR on Thursday as air quality again deteriorated, with Wazirpur and Bawana touching the ‘severe’ category. Despite the withdrawal of GRAP Stage 3 restrictions, most localities recorded ‘very poor’ AQI amid dense fog and worsening pollution.

Telangana faces severe cold wave conditions, with 13 locations recording single-digit temperatures. The state’s average minimum dropped to 12.9°C, with IMD issuing a yellow warning. Hyderabad is expected to see slightly below-normal temperatures in the coming days.

Sirpur (U) mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district recorded Telangana’s lowest minimum temperature of this winter at 7.4°C on Sunday. Bazarhathnoor in Adilabad registered 8.4°C, Pembi in Nirmal dipped to 10.1°C, and Jannaram in Mancherial logged 11.5°C. The cold wave kept residents indoors, with many venturing out only after 10 am.

From installing heaters, arranging wooden planks, covering with gunny nets to placing green shades, the Nehru Zoological Park has made elaborate arrangements to ensure its inmates stay warm and healthy this winter season

In its early morning forecast on Sunday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad predicted that fog and misty conditions in several locations across Telangana will persist for another five days.

As per the Telangana Planning Development Society, Arli (T) village in Bheempur mandal, Adilabad district, recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Telangana at 5.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Bela and Mavala mandal headquarters, along with the Bela mandal center, registered minimum temperatures of 6.3 degrees Celsius and 7.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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The lowest minimum temperature of 8.8°C was recorded at the University of Hyderabad campus, Serilingampally, and the BHEL Factory in Ramachandrapuram. Rajendranagar saw a temperature of 9.4°C, while Moula Ali recorded a minimum of 9.6°C.

In Hyderabad, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus in Gachibowli recorded a low of 11 degrees Celsius, while Sirpur in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district registered 7.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning.

As temperatures continue to drop in the city, heaters have been placed in the night houses of carnivores, primates, and bears to protect them from the extreme cold, especially at night. To prevent foot cramps in carnivores, which are common during winter, the zoo authorities have also provided wooden planks in their night houses.