Telangana Heatwave Alert: Red Alert in 19 Districts as Temperatures Set to Touch 45°C from April 24

Telangana is bracing for a severe heatwave spell lasting nearly a week, with temperatures expected to soar between 43°C and 45°C across northern parts of the state from April 24 to April 29, according to an alert issued by the Telangana Weatherman, an open-source analyst.

A red alert has been declared for 19 districts across North and East Telangana, including Adilabad, Komrambheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, Jagtial, Nizamabad, Sircilla, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Gadwal, and Wanaparthy, where temperatures are forecast to cross 43°C and touch 45°C in some locations.

Three-Tier Alert System in Place

The Weatherman has issued a tiered alert covering the state. Red alerts apply to districts expecting 43–45°C, orange alerts cover districts in the 42–44°C range, and yellow alerts flag areas likely to see 41–43°C.

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Districts including Kamareddy, Siddipet, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar, and Nagarkurnool fall under the orange alert. Hyderabad, too, is expected to experience an intense heatwave, with temperatures projected to reach 43°C across several areas of the city.

Scorching Readings Recorded on April 23

The heat made itself felt well before noon on Thursday, April 23. The Meteorological Department recorded Hyderabad at 39°C by morning. Adilabad led the state with a reading of 42.8°C. Other districts followed closely Nizamabad at 41.8°C, Ramagundam at 41.2°C, Medak at 40.9°C, Khammam at 40.8°C, Mahabubnagar at 40.6°C, Bhadrachalam at 40.6°C, and Nalgonda at 40°C.

Notably, just 24 hours prior, parts of North Hyderabad and districts such as Kamareddy and Sircilla were lashed by thunderstorms and hailstorms, providing brief but temporary respite. The Weatherman has also indicated the possibility of heat-induced storms in some areas during this period.

Health Advisory for Heatwave Conditions

Severe heatwaves are a recurring feature of summer across north, central, and southern India. Health experts have previously outlined precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness, including avoiding outdoor exposure during peak hours between 11 AM and 4 PM, staying well-hydrated with water, lime water, or coconut water, and watching for signs of fatigue, weakness, and heatstroke.