Hyderabad:In line with the caution for extreme heat, the mercury nudged the 46º Celsius-mark Korutla in Jagtial district. The town was the hottest in the state at 45.9°C, as severe heatwave conditions swept across northern and central Telangana. At least nine other districts recorded temperatures above 45°C.
In the city, Chandanagar recorded the highest temperature at 42.6°C, followed by Quthbullapur 42.8°C and LB Nagar, Santoshnagar, Rajendranagar and Malkajgiri at around 42.4°C.
According to Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) data, Nalgonda, Nirmal and Siddipet also touched 45.8°C, while Mancherial and Peddapalli recorded 45.7°C. Adilabad registered 45.6°C along with Kamareddy, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla and Kumuram Bheem districts.
The India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H) in its advisory said heatwave conditions could become dangerous, especially for children, elderly persons, outdoor workers and people with chronic illnesses. The department advised people to avoid direct heat exposure during afternoon hours, drink water regularly even when not thirsty, and wear loose, light-coloured cotton clothes.
The IMD also warned against strenuous outdoor activity between noon and 3 pm and advised people not to leave children or pets inside parked vehicles. It suggested using oral rehydration solutions, buttermilk, lemon water and other fluids to prevent dehydration.
Doctors have repeatedly warned that prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, dehydration and heatstroke. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, confusion and high body temperature should not be ignored.
The IMD said people experiencing symptoms of sunstroke should immediately be moved to a cooler place, given fluids and taken to the nearest health centre if symptoms persist.
The department also issued advisories for farmers and livestock owners, asking them to increase irrigation frequency, avoid grazing cattle during peak afternoon hours and ensure animals have shade and adequate drinking water.
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