Telangana simmers as heatwave sends temperatures past 46 degrees Celsius

Telangana is facing an intense heatwave, with several districts recording temperatures above 46°C. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad reported the highest at 46.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 42.7°C.

Hyderabad: Telangana continues to reel under a relentless spell of heatwave, with a large number of districts experiencing scorching conditions for more than a week.

Based on Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) temperature data, the maximum temperatures between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm on Sunday in multiple districts soared past the 46 degrees Celsius.

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The TSDPS data indicated that Kunchavelli in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad witnessed a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius in Telangana while Langar Houz area in core Hyderabad witnessed a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), including suburban and nearby districts, is also witnessing equally severe heatwave conditions. Areas in and around Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri and Rangareddy have witnessed extreme heat, as maximum temperatures ranged between 43 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperatures in Telangana: (TSDPS data from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Sunday) (degrees Celsius)

Telangana:

Kunchavelli, (Kumuram Bheem Asifabad): 46.5

Velganoor (Dandepally), Mancherial: 46.4

Aswaraopet (Bhadradri Kothagudem): 46.3

Eturunagaram (Mulugu): 46.3

Enkuru (Khammam): 46.3

Munugode (Nalgonda): 46.3

Eligaid (Peddapalle): 46.2

Sarvaipet (Jayashankar Bhupalpally): 45.9

Maximum temperatures under GHMC zone: (TSDPS data from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Sunday)

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri:

Venkiryal (Bibinagar): 45.6

Rangareddy:

Turkayamjal, Abdullapurmet: 43.1

Hyderabad:

Langar Houz (Golconda Tehsil office): 42.7

Medchal-Malkajgiri:

Maruthi Nagar (Uppal): 42.4

Sangareddy:

Ameenpur: 42.1