Night temperatures may rise in Hyderabad and across the state

With the effect of northerly winds weakening in the northern parts of the country, it is likely that the night temperatures in Hyderabad will also soar. In the early hours of Thursday, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 12.2 degree Celsius, whereas the lowest minimum temperature of 9.1 degree Celsius was recorded at Serilingampally.

Several parts of the city, including Secunderabad, Karwan, Jubilee Hills, Begumpet and Alwal, witnessed a dip of two to three degrees in night temperature. According to the forecast by India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, the change in the



direction of the lower winds is likely to reduce the intensity of cold not just in Hyderabad, but across the State. Experts said that night temperature in most parts of the city will soar above 15 degree Celsius by December 26. However, the officials have issued a yellow alert for Hyderabad till Saturday.

Meanwhile, most districts of the State recorded single digit temperature on Thursday. Kumram Bheem Asifabad recorded the lowest night temperature of 7 degree Celsius. IMD issued a yellow alert for districts such as Adilabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Medak and Ranga Reddy for the next three days.