Telangana remains in the grip of cold wave; temperatures expected to go up after Dec 31

Hyderabad:  Several districts including Hyderabad has experienced cold wave over the last two weeks with temperatures dropping to single digits. Adilabad, Sangareddy, Komarambheem Asifabad and other districts frequently recorded low temperatures.

Serilingampally at University of Hyderabad, Moulali and other places in the city recorded mercury in single digits as well.

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Cold to intensify around Sankranthi:

However, the Meteorological Department has stated that this intense cold will last until December 31 and thereafter, temperatures are expected to rise.

The cold is expected to intensify again around Sankranthi, but temperatures will go up in the last week of January, according to weather experts. The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has stated that temperatures across the state are likely to be 3 to 4 degrees lower than normal for the next four to five days.

Air pollution goes up as cold wave persists:

A cold wave and air pollution have gripped Hyderabad as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city has crossed 230, reaching dangerous levels.

The highest readings were recorded in Aminpur at 289 points, Gachibowli at 286, and Madhapur and Vittal Rao Nagar at 230 points. In several areas of the city, including Sanathnagar, Kukatpally, Balanagar, Somajiguda, Koti, Banjara Hills, Manikonda, the Financial District, and the Bollaram Industrial Area, the Air Quality Index exceeded 200 points.

Air pollution has gone up in the city due to the cold weather and fog. Along with the winter fog, vehicular emissions and garbage burning are significantly contributing to the levels of fine particulate matter in the air. However, air pollution is highest during the morning hours. The Air Quality Index is particularly high in some areas of Hyderabad, industrial zones, IT zones, and along busy roads.

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AP weather forecast:

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has stated that dry weather will prevail in Andhra Pradesh for the next three days. It also said that northeasterly winds are blowing. The maximum temperature recorded was 31 degrees Celsius in Bapatla, while minimum temperature of 26.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kalingapatnam.