Trimulgherry records a high temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius on March 31.

In the past one week, temperatures have crossed the 39 degree Celsius were hovering around the 40 degrees Celsius, with Trimulgherry recording a high of 39.6 degrees Celsius on March 31.

Speaking about the impending hot weather conditoins, IMD says, “the mercury could hit 42 degree Celsius in next 15 days to 20 days. It is important for people to take precautions, such as staying indoors during the hottest parts of the day, wearing light-coloured and loose-fitting clothing, and staying hydrated.”

The forecast also notes the possibility of scattered thunderstorm activity in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) areas in the next week. While this may



provide temporary relief from the heat, it is important to remain cautious and take precautions to stay safe, she says.

According to Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), the State is highly vulnerable to heat waves. In its report, TSDPS stated that the heat wave season starts from the month of March and goes on till end of May and sometimes extends up to the first week of June, if there is any delay in onset of monsoon.

The extreme maximum temperature in summer reached around 48 degrees Celsius in some of the years over Mancherial, Adilabad, Jagtial, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, it added.