Cold wave grips Hyderabad, Telangana parts; average minimum temperature dips by 2°C- 4°C

Hyderabad: Hyderabad and parts of Telangana are experiencing a renewed cold wave, with average minimum temperatures dropping by 2°C to 4°C from Wednesday evening to Thursday night.

Several areas recorded single-digit temperatures, marking some of the coldest nights this winter.

Hyderabad’s Cold Spots

Among the coldest locations in Hyderabad were:

• Moinabad (Rangareddy): 8.5°C

• Ibrahimpatnam (Rangareddy): 9.3°C

• University of Hyderabad campus: 9.7°C

• Moula Ali (Uppal area): 10.1°C

• Rajendranagar: 10.2°C

• BHEL Factory (Ramachandrapuram): 10.4°C

• Gachibowli: 11.2°C

Cold Spots Across Telangana

Other regions in Telangana also recorded chilling lows:

• Bela (Adilabad): 5.9°C

• Sirpur (Komram Bheem Asifabad): 6.1°C

• Tiryani (Komram Bheem Asifabad): 6.1°C

• Chaprala (Adilabad): 6.7°C

• Kohir (Sangareddy): 6.9°C

• Dongli (Kamareddy): 7.3°C

IMD Forecast

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the cold wave will persist for a couple of days before temperatures begin to rise. “Minimum temperatures are likely to be normal in the next three days, thereafter likely to be below normal by 2°C to 3°C,” stated the IMD Hyderabad. Misty and hazy conditions are expected to prevail during morning hours across Telangana in the coming days.

Hyderabad also experienced its coldest night of the season on January 8, with temperatures potentially dropping to 7°C–9°C in the city and 5°C–7°C in parts of North and West Telangana.

Health Advisory: Stay Vigilant

As the cold intensifies, doctors have advised certain precautions, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.

• Morning walks should be avoided to minimize exposure to extreme cold.

• Woollen clothing, including monkey caps and hand gloves, should be used to protect ears, noses, and hands.

• Alcohol consumption should be avoided, as it lowers body temperature.

• Ensure proper ventilation when using heating devices to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Telangana health department also emphasized the risks posed by the cold wave, including hypothermia, frostbite, chilblains, and respiratory infections.

Precautions against Respiratory Risks

The chilly weather increases the likelihood of seasonal flu and other respiratory infections. Individuals experiencing severe cold symptoms or persistent respiratory issues are urged to seek medical advice promptly.

No Rain Expected Till Mid-January

The IMD Hyderabad further noted that dry weather conditions are likely to prevail over Hyderabad and Telangana till at least January 15, with no rain in the forecast.

Residents are encouraged to follow safety measures and stay updated on weather alerts to avoid health risks during this cold spell.