Hyderabad sizzles at 42.5 degree Celsius

Hyderabad experienced its hottest day this season on Tuesday with temperature soaring to 42.5 degrees Celsius. This was a four-degree departure from normal temperature.

While the highest maximum temperature recorded in May last year was 43.2 degrees Celsius on May



25, Tuesday’s temperature was just two degrees Celsius less the all-time record of 44.5 degrees Celsius recorded on May 12, 2010. 

IMD officials said the maximum temperature in the city will inch up further.