The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning (thunderstorms) for six Telangana districts and a yellow warning for 20 districts for Wednesday (June 3,2026).

According to IMDs latest bulletin, an orange alert has been issued for Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial and Rajanna districts. Additionally, a yellow thunderstorm alert has been issued for Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts.

Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds are very likely to occur in parts of the city towards evening or night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39℃ and 27℃ respectively,” the bulletin said.

Meanwhile, maximum temperatures across Telangana have continued to ease after weeks of intense heat that saw several districts record temperatures above 45℃ and 46℃. Data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) showed that the highest maximum temperature recorded in the State on June 1 was 43.8℃ at Kattangoor in Nalgonda district.

This was followed by 43.6℃ in Neredcherla (Suryapet), 43.4℃ in Hajipur (Mancherial), 43.4℃ in Kamanpur (Peddapalli), 43.3℃ in Khanapur (Nirmal), 43.2℃ in Korutla (Jagtial), Parvathagiri (Warangal) and 43.1℃ in Dharmasagar (Hanumakonda), Palwancha (Kamareddy) and Asifabad (Kumaram Bheem Asifabad).

In urban locations, Marredpally in Hyderabad recorded 41.6℃ followed by 40.8℃ in Uppal (Medchal Malkajgiri)

Overnight non-stop rains across Hyderabad and several parts of Telangana brought much-needed relief from the scorching heatwave conditions that had gripped the State over the past week.

The rains began in Hyderabad after 10 p.m. on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) as dark clouds covered the sky and several parts of the city witnessed lightning and thunders. About an hour later, light showers started in many areas and continued steadily through the night. Though the rainfall was not very heavy in most parts of the city, the continuous showers helped bring down temperatures and provided relief to residents who had been enduring intense daytime heat. Many parts of the city remained cloudy on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) morning.

Rain intensity in Hyderabad

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), as of 8 a.m, Malkajgiri recorded a rainfall of 2.4 centimetres, followed by 1.7 cm in Patancheru, 1.6 cm in Gajularamaram, 1.5 cm in Jeedimetla, 1.4 cm in RC Puram, 1.3 cm in Quthbullapur, 1.3 cm in Miyapur, 1.2 cm in Lingampally, 1.05 cm in Kukatpally, 1.03 cm in Alwal and 0.83 cm in Gachibowli.

Rain intensity in Telangana

The rain was even heavier in other districts of Telangana. Mustyala in Siddipet recorded the highest rainfall of 12.3 cm. This was followed by 11.1 cm in Kothamolgora (Mahabubnagar), 10.5 cm in Parpalli (Mahabubnagar), 8.7 cm in Thammajpeta (Nagarkurnool), 6.4 cm in Angadi Kistapur (Siddipet), 6.2 cm in Dindi (Nalgonda), 6 cm in Hathnoora (Sangareddy), 5.8 cm in Weepangandla (Wanaparthy), 5.8 cm in Aliyabad (Medchal Malkajgiri) and 5.8 cm in Dhanwada (Narayanpet).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 10 districts for Wednesday.

According to IMD’s latest bulletin, the red alert (severe heatwave) has been issued for conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts. An orange alert (heatwave) alert has been issued for Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Nizamabad districts.

Besides, warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Nalgonda districts.

Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds are very likely at isolated places in Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnoool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts.

Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky. “Light rain or thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds are very likely to occur in parts of the city towards evening or night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 41℃ and 29℃ respectively,” the bulletin said.

12 districts record maximum temperatures above 46C

Meanwhile, data from Telangana Development Planning Society showed 12 districts recorded temperatures above 46C on Monday, May 25.

Vemulapalle in Nalgonda was the hottest location in the State, recording a maximum temperature of 46.5C. This was followed by 46.4C in Pinapaka (Bhadradri Kothagudem), Dharmapuri (Jagtial), Dahegaon (Kumaram Bheem Asifabad), Aloor (Nizamabad), Garidepalle (Suryapet), 46.3C in Enkuru (Khammam), Kannepalli (Mancherial), Anthergoan (Peddapalli), 46.2C Chigurumamidi (Karimnagar), 46.1C Seerole (Mahabubabad), Wazeed (Mulugu) and 46C in Nirmal Rural (Nirmal).

The districts which recorded temperatures between 45C and 46C were Mahadevpur (Jayashankar Bhupalpally) at and Madnur (Kamareddy) at 45.8C, Sangem (Warangal) at 45.7C, Ichoda (Adilabad) and Boinpalle (Rajanna Sircilla) at 45.6C and Bejjanki (Siddipet) at 45.2C.

In Hyderabad and its surrounding urban belt, Dundigal Gandimaisamma in Medchal Malkajgiri recorded 43.3C followed by 42.6C in Chevella (Rangareddy) and 42.5C in Charminar (Hyderabad).

With temperatures expected to rise further over the next three days, the Telangana Health Department on Sunday (May 17, 2026) warned citizens to watch for symptoms such as confusion, seizures, rapid heartbeat and body temperatures above 40℃, all of which could indicate severe heat-related illness requiring immediate medical attention.

In an advisory issued by the Directorate of Public Health and Family Welfare, the department said the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has forecast a gradual increase of 2℃ to 3℃ in maximum temperatures across Telangana over the coming days. This is the third heatwave advisory issued by the health department this summer.

The advisory cautioned people against venturing outdoors between 12 noon and 3 p.m., when heat exposure is at its peak. Citizens were also advised to avoid strenuous physical activity during the afternoon and not walk barefoot outdoors.

The Health Department urged people to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient water even if they are not thirsty and recommended using Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), lemon water, buttermilk, and fruit juices to prevent dehydration. People travelling outdoors have been advised to carry water bottles. The advisory also encouraged consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content, including watermelon, musk melon, oranges, grapes, pineapples and cucumbers.

The department further advised citizens to remain indoors as much as possible in cool and well-ventilated areas. Households were told to keep windows and curtains closed during the daytime, especially on the sunny side of houses, and open them during the night to allow cooler air circulation.

Among the danger signs listed by the Health Department were nausea, vomiting, hot and dry skin, throbbing headache, dizziness, fainting, muscle cramps, rapid heartbeat and rapid shallow breathing.

Temperatures continued to soar across Telangana on Saturday, May 16, with six districts recording maximum temperatures above 45℃, according to data released by the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS).

Tanur in Nirmal district emerged as the hottest location in the State, recording a maximum temperature of 45.8℃. This was followed by 45.5℃ in Bhoraj (Nirmal), 45.3℃ in Bheemgal (Nizamabad), 45.2℃ in Ibrahimpatnam (Jagtial) and 45.1℃ in Palwancha (Kamareddy) and Asifabad (Kumaram Bheem Asifabad).

The district which recorded temperatures between 44℃ and 44℃ 44.3℃ in Regode (Medak). The districts which recorded temperatures between 43℃ and 44℃ are 43.6℃ in Rudrangi (Rajanna Sircilla), 43.5℃ in Bheemini (Mancherial), 43.4℃ in Kohir (Sangareddy), Koheda (Siddipet), Yalal (Vikarabad), 43.2℃ in Gangadhara (Karimnagar), 43.1℃ in Balanagar (Mahabubnagar), Peddapalli (Peddapalli) and Farooqnagar (Rangareddy).

The districts which recorded temperatures between 42℃ and 43℃ are 42.8℃ in Dundigal (Medchal Malkajgiri), 42.6℃ in Ieeja (Jogulamba Gadwal), 42.5℃ in Asifnagar (Hyderabad), 42.2℃ in Bonakal (Khammam), 42.1℃ in Peddavura (Nalgonda) and 42℃ in Srirangapur (Wanaparthy).

The districts which recorded temperatures between 41℃ and 42℃ are 41.9℃ in Utkoor (Narayanpet), 41.6℃ in Cherla (Bhadradri Kothagudem), 41.5℃ in Peddakothapalle (Nagarkurnool), 41.3℃ in Neredcherla (Suryapet) and 41.2℃ in Mahadevpur (Jayashankar Bhupalpally).

The districts which recorded temperatures below 41℃ are 40.8℃ in Dharmasagar (Hanumakodna), 40.6℃ in Bachannapet (Jangaon), Chinnagudur (Mahabubabad), Tadvai (Mulugu), 40.5℃ in Rajapet (Yadadri Bhuvangiri) and 39.9℃ in Khanapur (Warangal).