Heatwave continues in Telangana, Nalgonda records 42.4 degrees Celsius

While the maximum average temperature in GHMC was 39.50C against 38.8 0C normal temperature.
Retailers gather as a vendor auctions lemons at a wholesale market near Darul Shifa Circle in Hyderabad on Sunday. The onset of summer has led to a spike in the price of lemons in the state
Retailers gather as a vendor auctions lemons at a wholesale market near Darul Shifa Circle in Hyderabad on Sunday. The onset of summer has led to a spike in the price of lemons in the state | Sri Logananthan Velmurugan

HYDERABAD: The state continues to witness heatwave conditions, with Nalgonda recording the highest maximum temperature at 42.40C on Sunday, followed by KPHB in Hyderabad at 40.80C.

According to IMD, temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3 degree in the state over the next three days in isolated areas, with dry weather continuing to prevail across the state.

As per the Telangana State Development and Planning Society (TSDPS) report, the state’s average temperature was 39.50C against the normal temperature of 38.80C with a departure of 0.80C. While the maximum average temperature in GHMC was 39.50C against 38.8 0C normal temperature.

A yellow warning continued for heatwave conditions and warmer nights in Adilabad, Kumurambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Mulugu, Peddapally, Jayashankar Bhupalapally and Jagtial districts.

Meanwhile, most areas are expected to see maximum temperatures ranging from 41-440C, prompting an orange warning for the state. In the city, partly cloudy skies are forecasted with temperatures reaching around 400C during the day and around 250C at night, along with light winds.

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