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Temperatures Soar in Telangana: Orange Alert Issued by IMD Hyderabad

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Orange Alert
As the scorching summer sun beats down relentlessly, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has sounded the alarm with an orange alert for several districts across Telangana. With temperatures expected to skyrocket to a sweltering 44 degrees Celsius, residents are urged to take precautionary measures to beat the heat.
Yesterday, Nalgonda and Siddipet districts experienced blistering temperatures, hitting a high of 43 degrees Celsius. Peddapalli wasn’t far behind, recording a scorching 42.9 degrees Celsius. The relentless heatwave shows no signs of relenting as IMD forecasts indicate that numerous districts, including Jagital, Gadwal, Kamareddy, Mahabubabad, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Rajanna Siricilla, Suryapet, and Wanaparthy, are expected to witness mercury levels climbing up to 44 degrees Celsius today.
The orange alert issued for these districts is expected to remain in effect for the next several days. April 5th, in particular, is anticipated to see a significant rise in temperatures, with a slew of districts bracing for highs of 44 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the capital city of Hyderabad is not spared from the heatwave. According to the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), temperatures soared to a scorching 41.7 degrees Celsius yesterday, with the mercury peaking in Khairatabad. Areas like Asifnagar, Charminar, Secunderabad, Musheerabad, Maredpally, and Golconda also experienced maximum temperatures exceeding 41 degrees Celsius.
With the mercury inching closer to the 42-degree mark, residents are advised to stay indoors during peak hours, stay hydrated, and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. The IMD Hyderabad’s orange alert serves as a reminder for citizens to take necessary precautions to combat the relentless summer heatwave gripping the region. Stay tuned for further updates as the IMD continues to monitor the situation closely.