Hyderabad, April 7 (Hydnow): As the summer heat tightens its grip, districts across Telangana are experiencing blistering temperatures, turning the region into ovens.
According to reports from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), several areas witnessed scorching highs on Saturday with Penpahad in Suryapet, Nampalle in Nalgonda, and Carimellapadu in Bhadradri Kothagudem recording a sweltering 44.5 degrees Celsius.
Within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, Moosapet sizzled at 41.9 degrees Celsius. Numerous localities within the city have been hit particularly hard.
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Temperatures soared above 41 degrees Celsius in Moula Ali, Bansilalpet, Shaikpet, Banjara Hills, Ramanthapur, mettuguda, Gachibowli, and Lingampally.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) authorities have advised the public to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours, and take necessary precautions to beat the heat. (Hydnow)
The Union Home Minister has alerted the states of the country in the wake of the Indo-Pak War. The Telangana government and police, which were immediately alerted, took preemptive measures. Security has been tightened in Hyderabad.
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
In view of the ongoing high alert across India and intensified security arrangements in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the city police have issued a ban on bursting firecrackers or fireworks in public spaces, particularly near military cantonment areas.
India responded strongly to Pakistan’s repeated drone and missile attacks and hit at least eight military targets inside Pakistan on Friday night with precision, thereby causing significant damage, the Centre told the media, as part of a special briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’.