Hyderabad: The Telangana cold wave strengthened as temperatures continued to fall across the state. Officials linked the decline to the impact of Cyclone Dithva. The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre said the Telangana cold wave would deepen over the next four days. It added that a weakened low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal could trigger light rain in isolated places on Friday and Saturday. Another spell of rainfall is also likely on the ninth of this month, which may push temperatures even lower.
Weather conditions shifted sharply after Cyclone Dithva passed. Skies remained partly cloudy during the day, while night temperatures dropped below 18°C in several locations. Morning hours saw heavy fog. Northeasterly winds blew strongly across the state and pulled temperatures down to near-minimum levels. Officials warned that falling humidity from Friday would further intensify the Telangana cold wave.
Telangana cold wave raises caution among the public and farmers
The department forecast that similar conditions would persist for four days. As a result, people may experience severe early-morning chill. Authorities advised travellers to remain cautious and follow safety measures during movement. They also suggested that farmers complete essential fieldwork in time and return home early to avoid exposure to sharp temperature drops.