Telangana heatwave claims 11 lives in single day amid extreme temperatures
A brutal heatwave has gripped Telangana this week, claiming 11 lives in just 24 hours and pushing temperatures past 45°C (113 °F). With large parts of India also facing extreme heat, alerts have been issued, and hospitals are reporting a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses.
Locals cover their heads to endure over 40°C (104°F) heat during an ongoing heatwave affecting much of India. Image credit: Sanshey Biswas
A severe heatwave is affecting Telangana, with 11 deaths reported between April 22 and April 23 due to heatstroke and sun exposure. Temperatures remain critically high across the state, with Nirmal district recording a peak of 45.2°C (113.4°F).
Temperatures exceeded 44°C (111.2°F) in at least 12 districts, including Kumuram Bheem, Jagtial, Kamareddy, and Nalgonda.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red and Orange heat alerts in response. The rise in temperature is attributed to a north-south trough disrupting typical weather patterns. Telangana will remain under the Orange alert at least through April 26.
Authorities have confirmed that 11 people died in a single day in different districts due to heatstroke and prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures. Three fatalities occurred in Khammam, and one death each was reported in Peddapalli, Asifabad, Suryapet, Nirmal, Karimnagar, Warangal, Jangaon, and Mulugu. Most of the victims had spent extended periods outdoors. IMD-Hyderabad has warned that conditions may worsen and advised the public to avoid sun exposure, especially between 12:00 and 16:00.
Heatwave conditions are affecting multiple regions across the country. Delhi-NCR is under a Yellow alert, with temperatures ranging between 41 and 43°C (105.8 and 109.4°F). Agra and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh are under an Orange alert as temperatures approach 44°C (111.2°F). Patna is forecast to reach 40°C (104°F), while Jharsuguda and Bolangir in Odisha are already experiencing extreme heat.
As temperatures continue to rise, several regions are experiencing increased pressure. Hospitals are reporting a rise in cases of heatstroke and dehydration, straining emergency services in multiple districts.
Telangana has implemented local-level heat advisories, and cities such as Hyderabad and Patna are seeing reduced public activity during the hottest parts of the day. According to the IMD, these extreme conditions are expected to persist through most of the week, with only limited relief anticipated in some areas by the weekend.
References:
1 Red Alert: Telangana’s Heatwave Turns Fatal, 11 Die in Blistering Temps – Munsif News – April 24, 2025
2 India boils as temperature soars past 44 degrees across several states; IMD warns of deadly heatwave – The Economic Times – April 24, 2025
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