Hyderabad: A cold wave gripped Hyderabad on Wednesday as temperatures plunged to 14.8 degrees Celsius in the HCU area of Serilingampally, according to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre. Dense fog and chilly winds were reported in the morning, while nighttime cold intensified across the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said average minimum temperatures across Telangana dropped by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius below normal. Forecasts indicate that minimum temperatures will hover between 13°C and 17°C over the next few days.
Cold wave Hyderabad likely to continue for a week
IMD officials predicted the prevailing cold wave conditions will persist for at least a week. They noted that several districts are expected to experience severe cold, especially during early mornings and late evenings.
Districts under the grip of intensified cold include Adilabad, Komaram Bheem-Asifabad, Nalgonda, Bhadrachalam, Ramagundam, Bhupalpally, Ranga Reddy, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri, Patancheru, Nizamabad, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Warangal, and Hayathnagar on the city outskirts.
While daytime temperatures may reach up to 26 degrees Celsius, officials cautioned that early morning and evening lows could fall significantly. In many parts of the state, temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 16°C.
Health experts advised residents to remain cautious and take appropriate winter precautions. They recommended wearing sweaters when heading outdoors and protecting the ears and nose from cold air exposure.