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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.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the Fire Service and civil protection authority will remain on alert as a new heatwave moved eastward across Greece

A total of 66 senior doctors underwent special training on the emergency response needed to handle heatwave victims, he said.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected in isolated locations across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema

There is also a possibility of thunderstorms with lightning at isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema.

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that heatwave conditions will prevail in several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the next few days

The forecast suggests that Hyderabad will experience similar conditions until Wednesday, subjecting residents to the dual challenges of sporadic storms and oppressive heat

The mercury crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark in several areas on Thursday, leaving residents gasping for relief