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The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Telangana till April 18, with temperatures expected to reach 44°C. An orange alert has been issued across several districts, including Hyderabad, as dry weather conditions intensify across the region.

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 India Meteorological Department has forecast a week of extreme weather in Telangana, with temperatures likely to cross 40°C in several districts even as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected in the evenings until the end of the month.

After days of thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall, Telangana is likely to experience dry weather for the next three days, the IMD said. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week, with thundershowers expected to return to isolated places by March 27.

IMD Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for parts of Telangana, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Several districts may witness heavy rain and hailstorms, with temperatures expected to drop as a strong weather system impacts the State.

Dense fog reduced visibility across Delhi as air pollution worsened, with the city’s AQI touching 384, close to the ‘severe’ category. Authorities warned of further deterioration and enforced stricter pollution-control measures.

Delhi-NCR woke up to dense smog as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category, with AQI levels breaching hazardous limits and GRAP Stage-IV restrictions imposed to curb pollution.

Delhi saw a marginal dip in pollution levels on Wednesday, with the overall AQI falling from 310 to 269, but air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Smog persisted across the city as IMD warned of dense fog and a cold wave.

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.

Telangana is set for a cold to severe cold wave around December 31, with temperatures possibly dropping below 10°C in northern districts. Cyclone Ditwah will first bring rain and cloudy skies, followed by a sharp fall in temperatures lasting until early January

Chennai Airport has cancelled 54 flights as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD warning of extremely heavy rain and strong winds. All ATR services stand suspended, and more disruptions are likely as the cyclone nears landfall.

Srinagar recorded this winter’s coldest night at –3.9°C as a cold wave intensified across Jammu & Kashmir. With dry weather expected till December 10 and temperatures likely to dip further, authorities have advanced school winter vacations while residents switch to traditional Pherans and firepots.

Delhi woke to thick fog and smog on Tuesday, with AQI levels around 337 and several hotspots breaching 360. Most monitoring stations reported ‘very poor’ air quality, while forecasts warn pollution will remain high through the week despite marginal day-to-day fluctuations.

Delhi and its NCR neighbors face hazardous air pollution with AQI levels in the ‘severe’ range. Experts link the smog to stubble burning, low wind speeds, and cold weather. Authorities urge residents to limit outdoor activity and wear masks.

Cyclone Montha brought heavy rains across Telangana on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Peddapalli districts. Several other regions remain on high alert as Sangareddy and surrounding areas recorded intense rainfall, disrupting normal life and triggering flood concerns.

Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Tiruvallur schools will remain closed, with civic authorities on high alert to manage flooding and safety precautions.

Heavy rain is forecast for six Tamil Nadu districts — including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet — as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea amid squally winds and rough conditions.

The IMD has warned that two low-pressure systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal could intensify within 48 hours, bringing widespread rain across southern India. Fishermen and coastal residents have been advised to remain cautious amid rough seas and strong winds.

Hyderabad is likely to experience intense thunderstorms with gusty winds this evening, according to IMD and independent trackers. A yellow alert has been issued for all city zones, with scattered moderate-to-heavy showers expected from afternoon to midnight.