Telangana Braces for Brief Heat Relief

Hyderabad, Telangana residents are bracing for a brief respite from intensifying early summer heat after several days of sweltering conditions across the state, according to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department.

The state recorded its hottest day of the season on Friday, with temperatures soaring to 40-41 degrees Celsius in districts including Khammam, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mulugu, Mancherial, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Adilabad, and Jagtial. In Hyderabad, the mercury climbed to 37-38 degrees Celsius amid clear skies and dropping humidity levels around 16 percent, creating dry heat that amplified discomfort. Northern and eastern districts like Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar have seen temperatures 2-3 degrees above seasonal averages, with Penuballi in Khammam district hitting 39 degrees Celsius on Thursday and similar highs in nearby areas such as Penchikalpet and Mendora.

Meteorologists attribute the heatwave to dry winds from northern India, which have reduced atmospheric moisture and ushered in warmer air currents from the east and southeast. The UV index in Hyderabad reached 9 on Monday, classified as very high, increasing risks of skin damage and...