Hyderabad: Heatwave deaths hit Telangana after temperatures touched 46°C for the first time this summer, intensifying extreme weather across the state.
Severe weather conditions claimed four lives on Monday. Heatstroke killed three persons, while lightning struck and killed a farmer during field work.
Nizamabad district recorded the highest temperature at 46°C. Meanwhile, Adilabad, Nirmal and Peddapalli districts registered 45.9°C. Several other districts also recorded temperatures above 45°C. In Hyderabad, temperatures reached 42.5°C in some areas.
Heatwave deaths reported across districts amid rising temperatures
In Mancherial district, heatstroke claimed the life of Bhogarapu Marayya (56). Similarly, Dasharatham Soumya (19) died in Peddapalli district due to heatstroke. In Narayanpet district, heatstroke killed an unidentified older man.
In a separate incident, lightning struck farmer Kurmarangu Jangaiah (51) in Sangareddy district while he worked in his field, resulting in his death.
However, weather conditions shifted slightly by evening. Light showers cooled parts of Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal districts, offering temporary relief from the intense heat.
The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre warned that heatwave conditions will persist for the next three days. Temperatures may rise further by 1–2°C. Officials also said northern Telangana districts may continue to face heatwave conditions, while some areas could receive light rainfall.