Hyderabad shivers as temperatures dip to 10°C in several areas, cold wave eases
Hyderabad experienced a chilly start to the day with minimum temperatures dropping to around 10 °C in areas like Moula Ali and HCU, while Gachibowli, Rajendranagar, and Alwal recorded slightly higher lows. The cold spell has caused early morning fog and low visibility, affecting commuters. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has withdrawn cold wave alerts, mornings remain cold, though daytime temperatures are expected to rise to around 30 °C. Residents are advised to take precautions
New Delhi: Hyderabad continued to experience unusually cold weather conditions as winter chill persisted across the city and neighbouring districts, with minimum temperatures dipping to around 10 °C or lower in many localities. Early morning readings showed Moula Ali and the HCU‑Serlingampally area both recording lows of 10.2 degree Celsius, while Gachibowli registered 11.2 degree Celsius, Rajendranagar 11.3 degree Celsius, and Alwal 11.8 degree Celsius. Other parts of the city such as Qutbullapur, Jeedimetla, Kishanbagh, Neredmet and Bahadurpura also reported chilly conditions, with values ranging from around 12–13.4 degree Celsius.
Despite the cold start to the day, daytime temperatures were forecast to warm significantly, with highs expected to reach near 30 degree Celsius or slightly above as milder weather begins to settle in across the region.
Northerly winds ease across Telangana
The latest weather patterns follow a prolonged period of winter conditions that saw cold wave impacts earlier in the season, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue and later withdraw cold wave alerts for parts of Telangana. Minimum temperatures had been predicted to climb by a few degrees as northerly winds eased, stabilising above typical winter lows in many areas.
Commuters find it difficult to travel
The chilly weather has contributed to foggy conditions during early mornings in sections of Hyderabad and the wider state, affecting visibility and commuter comfort. Residents are still experiencing cooler temperatures than usual for this time of year, although the most intense phase of cold is now easing.
Meteorologists say such temperature fluctuations are typical during the winter transition period, and while mornings remain cold, afternoons are seeing a notable rise in warmth compared to earlier weeks.