Eight Telangana districts under red alert as heatwave intensifies, temperatures cross 46°C
HYDERABAD: Eight districts in Telangana remain under red alert as a severe heatwave grips the state, with temperatures significantly higher than the same period last year.
Data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) shows an average rise of nearly 1.5°C, indicating an intense and potentially prolonged summer.
Nirmal recorded the highest temperature at 46°C, compared to 44.2°C during the same period in 2025. Adilabad, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Siddipet, Jagtial and Asifabad have all crossed 45°C. Last year, these districts recorded an average of around 43.5°C.
Officials said the trend reflects a broader warming pattern across the state. “The state had already recorded temperatures about 1.2°C above normal this year compared to last year. The current spike indicates a continuing rise,” said Y V Rama Rao, senior meteorologist at TGDPS.
He added that recent thunderstorms failed to provide relief due to persistent dry heat and rising night-time temperatures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the severity to multiple factors, including shifting wind patterns, moisture deficit and the anticipated El Niño effect. It said climate change is further amplifying the intensity and duration of heatwaves.
“Last year, thunderstorms were more effective in cooling conditions. This time, even strong activity has not lowered temperatures significantly,” an IMD official said.
Though a marginal dip in temperatures is expected in the coming days, most parts of Telangana are likely to remain under severe heatwave conditions through the week.
