Heat to Intensify in Telangana for 10 Days Before Pre-Monsoon Relief

Meteorologists from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) have warned that temperatures across Hyderabad and the wider Telangana region are set to rise significantly over the next ten days. Following a brief period of relatively cooler weather, maximum temperatures are expected to reach up to 42°C in Hyderabad and its environs, while hinterland districts could see highs of 44°C. Minimum temperatures will likely remain between 22°C and 28°C. This intensifying heat comes after an early summer onset in March, which previously triggered heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 45-46°C in some areas. Relief is anticipated only around May 22-25, when pre-monsoon showers are expected to arrive following the onset of monsoon activity in the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services has issued a bulletin warning of an 80-90% probability of El Niño becoming the dominant phase from May 2026 through January 2027. This climate phenomenon could adversely affect Indian monsoon rainfall, cause prolonged marine heatwaves, and damage ecological balances, including coral reefs and the fishery industry.