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With scattered and moderate rains ahead, the temperatures are expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius in the city for the next four days.

Farmers heading with their grains stocks to agriculture marketyards and at harvesting points bore the brunt of the untimely rains.

The India Meteorological Department – Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rains across the city for the next four days.

However, relief is on the horizon in the form of thunderstorm activity forecasted for the next two days.

The alert, spanning till Sunday, warns of a surge in average maximum temperatures, expected to range between 41 and 45 degrees Celsius.

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.

This forecast comes after Telangana experienced a second spell of heatwave on April 18 and 19, with isolated reports of hailstorms in certain areas on April 20 and 23. Additionally, Friday marked the hottest day of the season so far.

The weather department has advised the public to take precautions to avoid heat exposure during this period.

Over the next five days, Hyderabad is predicted to endure even hotter temperatures, with the average maximum temperature forecasted to settle at 42 degrees Celsius.

The department forecasts maximum temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius for Mumbai, Raigad, and Thane, issuing a heatwave warning for these areas.

Maximum temperatures in certain parts of the State soared between 42 degree Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius during this period.

As for Tuesday, a yellow alert has been issued, indicating the possibility of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds. 

We no longer have the luxury of putting off till tomorrow what we must do today

When the wet bulb temperature reaches its critical limit of 35 degree Celsius, the human body can no longer effectively cool itself, leading to heatstroke and even death.

The IMD advises that while the heat is tolerable for the general public, it poses a moderate health concern for vulnerable individuals.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the year 2016 witnessed a similar onslaught of intense heat in March, making it the hottest in a decade.

On Wednesday, the maximum daytime temperature in Hyderabad was 40.5 degrees C, which was recorded at Adarsh Nagar, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

The rain is under orange alert, but not fully alleviating the discomfort.

The weather department has raised a yellow alert for Nizamabad, Nirmal, Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, and Mancherial, cautioning residents about potential thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.

The alert has been extended to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal Malkajgiri districts for March 19, with a similar forecast expected to persist in these regions until March 21.