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Telangana Experiences Intense Cold Wave, Temperatures Drop Significantly
It's gotten really cold in many parts of Telangana, especially in eight different districts!
The temperature has dropped so much that it's now in the single digits, which is very unusual for this time of year.
Some places like Sangareddy got as cold as 7.8 degrees Celsius.
Even the big city, Hyderabad, felt the chill, with some areas being much colder than others.
People are having to put on extra warm clothes and take care not to get too cold.
This cold weather is expected to stick around for about four more days.
It's like winter arrived much earlier than usual!
A severe cold wave has impacted at least eight districts in Telangana, bringing temperatures down to single digits.
Sangareddy district recorded the lowest temperature at 7.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Asifabad at 8.3 and Rangareddy at 8.8 degrees Celsius.
Several other districts and parts of Hyderabad also experienced temperatures between 8.8 and 9.4 degrees Celsius.
This rare cold wave in early November has prompted residents to take precautionary measures against the cold.
The intense cold conditions are predicted to persist for the next four days.
- Who
- Residents of Telangana, particularly in eight affected districts.
- What
- A massive cold wave has caused temperatures to drop significantly, with many districts recording single-digit temperatures.
- Where
- At least eight districts in Telangana, including Sangareddy, Asifabad, Rangareddy, Medak, Sircilla, Adilabad, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad. Hyderabad and its outskirts are also affected.
- When
- Since Thursday, during the first half of November.
- Why
- A sudden and significant dip in temperature due to a cold wave.
Temperatures in Single Digits
Slightly Warmer Temperatures
District Temperatures
Temperatures in Single Digits
Sangareddy district recorded 7.8 degrees Celsius, Asifabad recorded 8.3 degrees Celsius, and Rangareddy district recorded 8.8 degrees Celsius.
Slightly Warmer Temperatures
Temperatures in Medak, Sircilla, Adilabad, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad hovered between 9 and 9.4 degrees Celsius.
Hyderabad Outskirts vs City
Temperatures in Single Digits
Hyderabad outskirts like Ibrahimpatnam and Hyderabad Central University (HCU) recorded 8.8 degrees Celsius.
Slightly Warmer Temperatures
The rest of Hyderabad recorded temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius, with specific outskirts like Rajendranagar at 10.7, BHEL at 11.1, and Bollarum, Marredpally, and Gachibowli at 11.7 degrees Celsius.
Key facts
- Affected Districts
- Eight districts in Telangana, including Sangareddy, Asifabad, Rangareddy, Medak, Sircilla, Adilabad, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad.
- Lowest Recorded Temperature
- 7.8 degrees Celsius in Sangareddy district.
- Specific Hyderabad Temperatures
- 8.8 degrees Celsius in Ibrahimpatnam and HCU; 10.7 in Rajendranagar; 11.1 in BHEL; 11.7 in Bollarum, Marredpally, and Gachibowli.
- Timing of Cold Wave
- Since Thursday, with a rare occurrence in the first half of November.
- Expected Duration
- The strong cold wave might continue for the next four days.
Quotes
M. Suman Kumar
Siddipet ACP (traffic)
“Keeping in mind that several major mishaps claimed several lives earlier due to fog, we have taken measures to coordinate with NHAI officials to increase highway patrolling at night, with special focus on early hours. The traffic police will also extend their assistance by joining with the NHAI teams by putting stickers on specific points. We also identified some places where business establishments are located to put huge signboards with blinking letters to alert the drivers regarding fog situations.”
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“NHAI has arranged parking areas along highways for drivers to halt their vehicles during dense fog.”
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M. Bhavantha Reddy
Traffic inspector in Mahabbnagar
“the ten-km bypass now has barricades at both ends to alert motorists. Signboards have been placed at several points advising drivers to halt and rest when fog becomes dense and visibility drops sharply on highways.”
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Thota Srinivasa Rao
Gadwal SP
“youth living near highways have been selected and trained to assist police during road accidents and rescue victims. Committee members also guide drivers on traffic rules and join awareness campaigns on highways during winter to alert motorists about fog.”
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