Lowest minimum temperature in 7 years on Friday across city; Gachibowli shivers at 6.3°C

Hyderabad: Hyderabad experienced its coldest morning of the season on Friday, with temperatures dipping to levels unseen in several years.

According to data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) and independent weather trackers, the mercury fell to 6.3°C at the University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, marking the lowest temperature recorded in the city this winter.

Lowest minimum temperature for Hyderabad in 7 years

The chill was felt across several neighbourhoods, with Moula Ali recording 7.1°C, followed by sharp drops in Rajendra Nagar, Shivrampalli, Alwal and Gachibowli.

Weather observers noted that the city’s minimum temperature on Friday was also the lowest in seven years.

Early-morning impact on daily life

The steep temperature drop kept many residents indoors during the early hours. Roads, parks and open grounds, typically active with morning walkers, joggers and early office commuters, remained unusually quiet.

Movement across the city resumed only after 9 am when sunlight offered some relief from the intense morning chill.

Temperature readings across the city

Several localities reported single-digit temperatures:

• University of Hyderabad: 6.3°C

• Moula Ali: 7.1°C

• Rajendra Nagar: 7.7°C

• Shivrampalli: 8.8°C

• Alwal: 9.0°C

• Gachibowli: 9.1°C

• Bollarum: 9.3°C

• West Maredpally: 10.1°C

• Quthbullapur: 10.2°C

• Jeedimetla: 11.0°C

• Begumpet: 11.1°C

• BHEL: 11.2°C

• Neredmet: 11.2°C

• Patancheru: 11.4°C

• Bowenpally: 11.6°C

Independent Telangana weather enthusiast T Balaji confirmed the drop in temperatures across the city. He said the University of Hyderabad area recorded ‘6.3 degrees Celsius,’ noting that it was the sharpest drop this winter. He added, “Moula Ali recorded 7.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Rajendra Nagar at 7.7 degrees.”

IMD: Hazy mornings likely to continue

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, said the city may continue to experience similar conditions over the next few days.

Meteorologist KS Sridhar, speaking to NewsMeter, said, “Hyderabad is likely to experience hazy conditions in the morning and clear skies in the evening. Minimum temperatures are expected to remain 3–4 degrees below normal on December 13 and 14.”

Weather forecast: December 13–16

December 13:

• Morning haze expected

• Clear skies in the second half of the day

• Minimum temperature: around 12°C

• Maximum temperature: around 30°C

December 14:

• Continued below-normal minimum temperatures

• Mild early-morning chill

• Minimum temperature: 11–12°C

• Maximum temperature: around 29–30°C

December 15–16:

• Gradual rise in night temperatures

• Clear skies expected

• Minimum temperature: 13–14°C

• Maximum temperature: 29–31°C

The IMD said winds from the north and northwest, coupled with dry air and clear night skies, are contributing to the sharp drop in temperatures across Telangana.

With cold-wave conditions likely during the early mornings, residents have been advised to take precautions, particularly the elderly, children and those commuting before sunrise.