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Hyderabad hits 35.3°C in October as heatwave persists across Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department recorded a temperature of 35.3°C in Hyderabad on Thursday, marking an unusually high reading for October and indicating that the heatwave sweeping Telangana is far from over.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) logged a maximum temperature of 35.3°C in Hyderabad on Thursday, a figure that far exceeds the typical October highs for the city. The reading was taken at the city's official weather station and reflects the lingering heatwave that has affected much of Telangana this month.
October in Hyderabad usually sees temperatures ranging between 24°C and 30°C, making the 35.3°C measurement an outlier. Similar elevated temperatures have been reported in other districts such as Nizamabad and Warangal, suggesting that the high‑pressure system driving the heat is widespread across the state.
Health officials have warned residents to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek medical attention for heat‑related symptoms. Power utilities have also cautioned about a possible surge in electricity demand as households increase the use of cooling appliances.
The IMD forecast a gradual cooling trend towards the end of the month, but temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal norms for the next few days, keeping the heat advisory in place.
October in Hyderabad usually sees temperatures ranging between 24°C and 30°C, making the 35.3°C measurement an outlier. Similar elevated temperatures have been reported in other districts such as Nizamabad and Warangal, suggesting that the high‑pressure system driving the heat is widespread across the state.
Health officials have warned residents to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek medical attention for heat‑related symptoms. Power utilities have also cautioned about a possible surge in electricity demand as households increase the use of cooling appliances.
The IMD forecast a gradual cooling trend towards the end of the month, but temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal norms for the next few days, keeping the heat advisory in place.