Temperatures exceed 46°C in 20 Telangana districts on May 21
Telangana is experiencing extreme heat, with 20 districts recording temperatures above 46°C on May 21, 2026. The highest temperature recorded was 46.5°C in Peddapalli and Suryapet. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted continued heatwave conditions and possible thunderstorms in various districts.
- ▪On May 21, 2026, 20 districts in Telangana recorded temperatures exceeding 46°C.
- ▪The highest temperature was 46.5°C, observed in Peddapalli and Suryapet.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department has predicted heatwave conditions for 18 districts on May 23, 2026.
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People in several parts of Telangana continued to experience high temperatures as 20 districts recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 46°C on Thursday (May 21, 2026) and the highest was 46.5°C. On Wednesday, over 46°C were recorded in 17 districts. The highest of 46.5°C in two districts (Peddapalli and Suryapet) was followed by 46.4°C in 11 districts, 46.3°C in four districts and 46.2°C in two districts and 46.1°C in one district. Temperatures in urban TelanganaThe maximum temperature in Rangareddy was 44.9°C, 43.9°C in Medchal Malkajgiri and 43.4°C in Hyderabad.
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