Hyderabad Hit by Heatwave: Temperatures Soar to Record Highs
HYDERABAD: On Monday and Tuesday, however, there could be relief from the heat in some parts of the state with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem-Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Nizamabad districts. For the city, adjoining Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts, the IMD forecasts hot and humid conditions, along with Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Siddipet and Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri districts.
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- Banjara Hills recorded a scorching 42.4°C on Friday.
- The maximum temperature across the city ranged between 41°C and 43°C.
- Nalgonda’s Gurdaspur witnessed the state’s highest at 43.5°C.
- Residents in several districts, including Adilabad and Khammam, are advised to brace for continued hot weather by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In light of the prevailing heat conditions, the state government’s director of public health Dr B. Ravinder Nayak issued an advisory asking the people to stay hydrated, carry water and consume it during travel, prefer seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content, and staying indoors as much as possible, especially during the peak sunlight hours. Vulnerable populations, including infants, young children, outdoor workers, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing health conditions, were urged to take extra precautions.
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Additionally, citizens are advised to stay informed about local weather conditions and to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing any symptoms of heat-related illness. As part of precautionary measures, the government also ensured the availability of special beds, IV fluids, essential medicines, and ORS sachets at public health facilities.
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