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Hyderabad will face intense heat on Tuesday with temperatures reaching 41°C and warm nights. Evening may bring partial cloud cover, light rain, and thunderstorms with gusty winds, offering brief relief but potentially disrupting travel and outdoor activities across the city 

IMD has issued a ‘Take Action’ heatwave warning for Telangana as temperatures surge across the State. Adilabad recorded 45.3°C, the highest, while several districts crossed 40°C. Officials warn dry winds may push temperatures higher in the next 48 hours.

India Meteorological Department issued heatwave advisories as temperatures touched 44.5°C, urging precautions like hydration and avoiding sun exposure. It warned of worsening heat conditions across multiple regions, stressing protection for vulnerable groups and preventive action against heat-related illnesses

Severe heatwave conditions prevailed across erstwhile Adilabad district, with temperatures touching 44.3°C in several areas. A farm labourer died of suspected sunstroke in Bheempur mandal, as extreme heat forced residents indoors and disrupted daily activities.

Hyderabad witnessed a sudden spell of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms on Thursday, bringing temporary relief from the scorching summer heat. Several areas, including Secunderabad, faced traffic disruptions as rain and hail lasted nearly an hour.

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Telangana will experience intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C, followed by evening thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next four days, the IMD said, warning of volatile weather conditions across most districts till April 22.

Hyderabad is experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising between 40°C and 42°C in several areas, according to TSDPS. Multiple localities including Patancheru, Jubilee Hills, and Uppal recorded high temperatures, urging citizens to stay cautious during extreme heat.

During the heatwave, birds and stray animals are suffering from severe thirst and dehydration. NGOs and animal groups are urging citizens to place water bowls and food outside homes. Experts also encourage careful handling of exhausted animals and involving children.

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya has appealed to citizens in Telangana to avoid venturing outdoors between 11 am and 3 pm due to soaring summer temperatures. She directed officials to establish drinking water kiosks in major Gram Panchayats and mandal centres to ensure safe water supply.

Several parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 41 degrees Celsius. The intense heat forced people indoors and disrupted farm work, with residents relying on cooling drinks to cope with the weather.

Hyderabad and districts across Telangana are set to experience intense heatwave conditions, with the IMD issuing an orange alert till April 16. Temperatures are expected to rise above 44°C, with several districts already recording highs above 41°C.

Telangana is set to face heatwave conditions from April 9, with temperatures soaring up to 44°C in 12 districts. The IMD attributes the sudden rise to fading Western disturbances and predicts above-normal summer heat across the southern peninsula.

The School Education department has announced half-day schools across Telangana from March 16 to April 23 due to rising temperatures. Schools will function from 8 am to 12.30 pm. Summer vacation will begin on April 24 and end on June 11

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe thunderstorm and strong wind for the city, warning residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to stay indoors.

Adilabad recorded the highest temperature in the State on Friday at 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Nirmal (45.4°C), Jagtial (45.3°C), Nizamabad (45.3°C), and Jogulamba Gadwal (45.1°C). However, the forecast for the next few days indicates a slight dip in maximum temperatures across the State.

Between Wednesday and Thursday (8.30 am), at least 15 different locations in the State registered scorching temperatures ranging form 45.1 degree Celsius and 45.3 degree Celsius

Heatwaves remain a "hidden hazard" whose impacts are under-recognized due to measurement and valuation challenges. There is under-reporting of deaths and severe impact of heat waves especially in the vulnerable sections of the population including women, children and old aged, it said.

Based on rainfall data from Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), between 8.30 pm on Friday and 7 am on Saturday, University of Hyderabad (Serilingampally mandal) received 54.5 mm of rainfall followed by Allapur, Vivekananda Nagar (Kukatpally mandal) in Medchal-Malkajgiri district received 508 mm of rainfall.