Unprecedented Heatwave Grips Telangana: Gudapur Hits Record High at 46.6°C

Telangana is currently reeling under an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels across the state. According to data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society, a staggering 150 locations, precisely 146, in multiple districts experienced maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius by 4:00 pm, catapulting the summer heat to new heights.

Gudapur in Nalgonda district emerged as the hottest spot, topping the charts with a scorching 46.6 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature recorded in the state for the day. Bhadrachalam closely followed at 46.5 degrees Celsius, with other areas like Chandur in Nalgonda, Munagala in Suryapet, and Mangapet in Mulugu also sizzling at 46.5 degrees Celsius.

While Hyderabad didn’t witness the same level of intensity, it grappled with its own intense heat on Wednesday. Quthbullapur recorded 43.4 degrees Celsius, Khairatabad 43.1 degrees Celsius, and several areas including Rein Bazar, Banjara Hills, West Marredpally, Osmania University, Mehdipatnam, Uppal, Gachibowli, and Langar Houz experienced temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius.

In response to the alarming heatwave conditions, the weather department issued a red alert for Thursday across parts of Nalgonda, Suryapet, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts, forecasting temperatures to surpass 45 degrees Celsius. In Hyderabad, the mercury is predicted to fluctuate between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius on Thursday.