Heat wave conditions grip Telangana, mercury shoots to 46 degrees

Hyderabad : Severe heat wave conditions prevailed in parts of Telangana with the maximum temperature crossing 46 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Julurpad in Bhadradri Kothagudem district was the hottest place in the state with maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius, according to the Telangana State Development Planning Society.
Khanapur P.S. in Khammam, Bayyaram in Mahabubnagar, and Garimellapadu in Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded maximum temperature at 45.4 degrees Celsius.
Mamillagudem (Suryapet) and Nidamanur (Nalgonda) saw mercury rising to 45.2 degrees Celsius.
Some places in Jayashankar Bhupalapally and Khammam districts recorded above 44 degrees Celsius.
The met office has forecast that dry conditions will prevail in Telangana over the next three days.