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Widespread temperature records are expected to be tied or even broken during the heatwave

He claimed that the temperature in the national capital has reached 52 degrees Celsius in the past few days which is the highest in the last 60 years.

Sizzling daytime temperatures that triggered cases of heat stroke in parts of United States were 35 times more likely and 2.5 degrees hotter

During the past three days, the bodies of 50 people evidently belonging to the underprivileged backgrounds were recovered around Delhi

The urgency of the climate crisis and its effects on child health are undeniable, says Lancet Countdown report 

Since Friday, a total of 99 suspected sunstroke deaths were reported by different districts

As per the IMD sources, Rourkela recorded 44.9 degrees Celsius while the mercury touched 43.6 in Sundargarh on Thursday

Have the heatwave deaths miraculously ceased to exist or are the cases simply getting under-reported due to difficulties in the reporting system?

Summer time relative humidity has increased by 5-10 per cent this decade leading to excessive heat stress in Hyderabad and other metros. This increase is nullifying the drop in night temperatures in Hydeabad and Delhi too, a study by the Centre for Science and Environment says.

Dr. A. Shravani, a scientist at IMD-Hyderabad, said the heatwave is not entirely over for Telangana and could reappear after May 20.

The rain, starting around 4:30 am, gradually enveloped the entire city.

The drop in temperatures brought relief from the prolonged intense heat, albeit accompanied by disruptions in various areas.

Naspur mandal centre in the district recorded the maximum temperature of 46.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

With temperatures soaring above 47 degrees Celsius in certain areas of Andhra Pradesh, leaders from major political parties and candidates are facing considerable challenges in conducting their campaign activities.

According to the report, the number of heatwave days is expected to surpass the normal range by about 2 days to 4 days across various parts of Telangana. 

However, the past few days have seen an unprecedented intensity in the heat, leaving locals feeling as if they are enduring a heatwave.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert for April 29 and 30, indicating a heatwave warning, while an orange alert has been issued for May 1.

Elaborate arrangements have been taken-up including providing special beds, I.V fluids, essential medicines at public health facilities

With daytime temperatures already touching a sweltering 40 degrees Celsius, Hyderabadis are bracing themselves for even hotter days ahead.

South Asia faced five continuous heatwave spells that lasted about 35 days during late February and April 2022, affecting a large part of the region.