Brace yourself for more heat

Hyderabad: A severe heat wave warning has been announced for Telangana districts on April 22, 23 and 24. The day temperatures are likely to be around 42 to 44 degrees in most parts of the State for the next 3 days. The majority of the districts in TS are already touching 40 degrees but with the heat wave warning, the temperatures are expected to rise further.

A warning of severe heat wave has been issued for several Telangana districts on April 22, 23 and 24, 2018. The day temperatures are likely to be between 42°C and 44°C in most parts of the State for the next three days.

It may be noted that the temperature in majority of the districts in TS are already touching 40°C but once the heat wave sets in, it is expected to rise another two to three degrees.

The State Government has directed the district collectors to implement the heat wave action plan that includes provision for drinking water at public junctions, distribution of packets of ORS and the improvement of medical facilities at urban government hospitals.

The weather monitoring authorities said, “A heatwave is a period of abnormally high atmospheric temperatures, which can lead to physiological stress and even death.

World Meteorological Organisation defines a heatwave as five or more consecutive days of high heat during which the daily maximum temperature exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5°C.”

Meanwhile, Saturday saw a rise in mercury levels across several districts, the highest of 43°C was recorded at Ramagundam, Nizamabad and Adilabad. Hyderabad stood at 40.4°C.

The city forecast for Sunday is partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunder lightning. The day and night temperatures are expected to be around 41 and 27 degrees respectively.

DUE TO a steep rise in mercury levels, there is possibility of a thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at some places