In a recent update, a severe heatwave has engulfed Telangana and several other regions across India. The temperatures have gone beyond 44°C in many places. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts, highlighting the intensity of the situation and urging citizens to take precautions. The extreme weather is expected to persist over the coming days, raising concerns about public health and safety.
IMD Hyderabad
In Telangana, the IMD-Hyderabad has placed the state under an orange alert from April 24th to 26th. Districts including Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, and Jagtial are seeing temperatures peak above 44°C. Nirmal recorded a blistering 44.5°C, one of the highest so far. According to meteorologists, a north-south trough is disrupting typical weather systems, intensifying heat conditions.
The heatwave isn't confined to Telangana. States across northern, central, and eastern India are also reeling. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and parts of Madhya Pradesh are all under heat alerts, with several regions reporting daytime temperatures above 43°C. For instance, the NCR region in Delhi is facing yellow-level warnings, while areas in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha are under orange alerts, signifying a more critical threat.
Here’s a quick snapshot of affected regions:
Telangana: Multiple districts; highest 44.5°C (Nirmal); Orange & Yellow alerts
Delhi (NCR): 41–43°C; Yellow alert
Uttar Pradesh: Cities like Agra and Kanpur; Orange alert
Bihar: Patna expected to reach 40°C; Yellow alert
Odisha: Including Jharsuguda and Bolangir; Orange & Yellow alerts
Precautions
As the heatwave intensifies, the impact on daily life is bad. People are being urged to stay indoors during peak sunlight hours, typically between 12 PM and 4 PM, to avoid heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. In cities like Hyderabad and Patna, the streets are deserted during midday, as residents seek refuge in air-conditioned rooms or shaded spaces. Hospitals have reported a rise in heatstroke cases, and authorities are warning people to stay hydrated at all costs.
The IMD forecasts continued heatwave conditions through the week, with minor relief likely in some regions by the weekend. This prolonged spell of extreme heat highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation and robust heatwave preparedness.
IMD Hyderabad
In Telangana, the IMD-Hyderabad has placed the state under an orange alert from April 24th to 26th. Districts including Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, and Jagtial are seeing temperatures peak above 44°C. Nirmal recorded a blistering 44.5°C, one of the highest so far. According to meteorologists, a north-south trough is disrupting typical weather systems, intensifying heat conditions.
The heatwave isn't confined to Telangana. States across northern, central, and eastern India are also reeling. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and parts of Madhya Pradesh are all under heat alerts, with several regions reporting daytime temperatures above 43°C. For instance, the NCR region in Delhi is facing yellow-level warnings, while areas in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha are under orange alerts, signifying a more critical threat.
Here’s a quick snapshot of affected regions:
Telangana: Multiple districts; highest 44.5°C (Nirmal); Orange & Yellow alerts
Delhi (NCR): 41–43°C; Yellow alert
Uttar Pradesh: Cities like Agra and Kanpur; Orange alert
Bihar: Patna expected to reach 40°C; Yellow alert
Odisha: Including Jharsuguda and Bolangir; Orange & Yellow alerts
Precautions
As the heatwave intensifies, the impact on daily life is bad. People are being urged to stay indoors during peak sunlight hours, typically between 12 PM and 4 PM, to avoid heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. In cities like Hyderabad and Patna, the streets are deserted during midday, as residents seek refuge in air-conditioned rooms or shaded spaces. Hospitals have reported a rise in heatstroke cases, and authorities are warning people to stay hydrated at all costs.
The IMD forecasts continued heatwave conditions through the week, with minor relief likely in some regions by the weekend. This prolonged spell of extreme heat highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation and robust heatwave preparedness.
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