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

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.

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

With the onset of what promises to be a grueling summer, denizens of the city are already donning their sun shields, masking up against the blazing heat, and seeking refuge in summer drinks and fruits available at roadside stalls.

IMD forecasts a warmer start to March for the state, including Hyderabad, with temperatures expected to remain above normal

The IMD's forecast for the day showed that the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 20 degrees, with the minimum at around 5 degrees

According to the report released by IMD, zero cold wave events are expected in the State throughout January, with minimum temperatures likely to remain notably above normal levels.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant dip in minimum temperatures starting from January 3, ushering in a prolonged period of chilly weather across the city.

As severe cyclonic storm Michaung is expected to make landfall on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh, a yellow alert persists for Hyderabad, indicating light to moderate rains

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Hyderabad over the next three days, accompanied by cloudy skies.

The IMD said that parts of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are expected to receive heavy rainfall

Apart from Hyderabad, isolated showers are also expected to occur over several regions of Telangana

According to the IMD-H, these rains or thundershowers are expected to occur during the afternoon or evening hours.

An IMD forecast said that a cyclonic circulation lay over south Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas which was likely to move west-north westwards towards southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea during the next three days.

According to the data recorded until 8:30 AM on Thursday for the previous 24 hours, the cold spell has been most pronounced in certain areas, with Serilingampally leading the way in terms of frigid conditions.

The IMD said that the cyclone Hamoon lay centred at 11:30 am on Tuesday over the region near latitude 20.3degN and longitude 89.9degE, about 330 km east of Paradipc

No significant rainfall was recorded during the past 24 hours. The northeast monsoon, or winter monsoon, is likely to commence in the next three days, the IMD said

For Hyderabad, a city accustomed to the bountiful rains that typically grace the month of October, this year's dry spell is setting an unprecedented record. IMD's data dating back to 1991 reveals that October has consistently been a wet and rainy month for the city.

The India Meteorological Department has announced that the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from Telangana will result in a prolonged dry period across the region. Hyderabad is expected to remain rain-free as the monsoon withdraws

The IMD, employing probability models for long-range predictions, expects elevated maximum temperatures across the State, including Hyderabad.