Telangana heatwave to return by May 10 as IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperatures

Telangana is set to experience a return of dry heatwave conditions by May 10, with IMD forecasting a rise in temperatures by 2–4°C after brief relief from thundershowers. Several districts may see mercury levels touching 41–44°C.

Hyderabad: Maximum temperatures have continued to remain less than normal throughout Telangana for the past 24-hours under the influence of thundershowers activity, with weather forecasts indicating that dry heatwave conditions will be back by Sunday, May 10.

In the last 24-hours (between Thursday 8.30 and Friday, 8.30 am) according to IMD, Hyderabad weather data, Hyderabad recorded a maximum of 36.8 degree Celsius, which is 2.5 degree Celsius less than normal. While the mercury dipped, the average humidity in Hyderabad ranged between 47 and 50 percent, which added to the discomfort for the general public.

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While the mercury dipped in the capital, the northern and eastern districts of Telangana continued to witness scorching heat. The IMD, Hyderabad data indicated that Bhadrachalam recorded the State’s highest maximum at 40.2 degree Celsius, while Khammam closely followed at 40 degree Celsius. There was a dip in mercury levels in the northern region of Telangana with Adilabad recording 39.8 and Nizamabad recording 39.4 degree Celsius.

The IMD, Hyderabad data has indicated that moisture from the thundershowers has significantly increased atmospheric humidity. In Hyderabad, morning relative humidity levels peaked at 66 percent, effectively neutralizing the cooling effect of the lower temperatures.

The relief from the heatwave, however, is expected to end soon. The IMD, Hyderabad forecast has indicated gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degree Celsius from Saturday. By Sunday, May 10, dry heatwave conditions are expected to return, with orange alerts already being considered for several districts as the moisture clears and the sun regains its intensity.

Districts bracing for heatwave to restart from Sunday, May 10:

• Adilabad, Nirmal, and Nizamabad: Forecasted to reach the 41 to 44 range.
• Jagtial, Kamareddy, and Medak: Expected to see a return to higher maximums.
• Sangareddy, Karimnagar, and Siddipet: Gradual rise in heat as dry conditions return.
• Nagarkurnool and Wanaparthy are projected to join the 41 to 44 bracket by Sunday.
• Temperatures in core Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Rangaredy and Medchal-Malkajgiri to remain under 40 till Sunday.