Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana are likely to witness light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next two days, bringing relief from the recent heatwave-like conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast issued on Wednesday. Meteorologists have indicated that temperatures are expected to gradually decrease over the coming days as persistent cloud cover continues across the state, particularly in the northern and eastern districts.
Temperature Dip Expected in Northern and Eastern Districts
“Adilabad, Mancherial, Ramagundam, and other nearby districts are expected to see a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures in the coming days, though humid and sultry conditions are likely to persist,” said A Sravani, an IMD scientist. “Hyderabad is expected to record near-normal temperatures on Thursday, with cloudy skies and light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds likely in parts of the city.”
Brief Respite as Orange Alert Issued
However, this relief may be short-lived. The IMD has issued an orange alert forecasting heatwave conditions after Thursday in some parts of the state, including northern and eastern districts such as Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Mulugu, among others.
Most districts are expected to record temperatures between 41°C and 44°C until May 30. A slight dip is likely from May 31 onwards, with temperatures in some districts expected to settle in the 36°C to 40°C range. Hyderabad, too, is likely to remain between 41°C and 44°C over the next few days before witnessing a marginal fall in temperatures.
El Niño Influence and Monsoon Progress
According to IMD officials, while Telangana witnessed fewer severe heatwave spells last year, this year has seen relatively stronger heat conditions due to the partial influence of El Niño. “Usually, the last week of May and the first week of June mark the peak summer phase in Telangana, when temperatures often rise sharply before the southwest monsoon advances further inland. With southwesterly winds strengthening earlier than usual, conditions are becoming favourable for monsoon progress, and weather models indicate a more organised rainfall pattern may develop after June 6 across parts of the state,” Sravani added.
Heatwave Deaths Raise Concerns
Meanwhile, Telangana has officially reported a record 16 heatwave-related deaths so far this season, compared to eight deaths last year and 10 in 2024, raising concerns over the increasing impact of prolonged extreme heat conditions. Medical experts have warned that heatstroke can become life-threatening if body temperature rises above 40°C due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
They noted that most heatwave-related deaths are not caused by heatstroke alone but are associated with pre-existing co-morbidities such as diabetes and other conditions, particularly among elderly people. However, the impact gets exacerbated when people step outdoors without adequate precautions.
Health Advisory
“People should stay hydrated, especially those with comorbidities, avoid direct sunlight during afternoon hours, wear light cotton clothing, and immediately seek medical attention if symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, high fever, or difficulty breathing appear,” said Dr J Venkati, DMHO, Hyderabad.
