IMD forecasts hotter than normal summer season for Telangana from March to May

Telangana is likely to experience above-normal temperatures during the March to May summer season, according to the seasonal outlook issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast forms part of the IMD’s national assessment of temperature, heatwave and rainfall patterns for the pre-monsoon period.

The IMD outlook indicates that maximum temperatures during the March–April–May season are very likely to remain above normal across most parts of the country, including large parts of the Deccan Plateau. Telangana, which falls within the south-central peninsular region, is expected to be among the areas facing sustained higher daytime temperatures through the season.

Minimum temperatures are also projected to remain above normal over most regions, suggesting warmer nights for much of the hot weather season. While some parts of South Peninsular India may see normal to below-normal minimum temperatures, the overall signal points to reduced night-time cooling, a factor that often aggravates heat stress in urban and semi-urban areas.

For March, the monthly outlook shows that parts of central and peninsular India are likely to record above-normal maximum temperatures, placing Telangana at risk of early-season heat stress even before peak summer sets in. Minimum temperatures during March are expected to be largely normal, though deviations may occur in isolated pockets.

The heatwave outlook for the March to May period shows that above-normal heatwave days are likely across many parts of the southeast peninsula, a region that includes Telangana. While the IMD has specifically highlighted isolated regions of Andhra Pradesh for increased heatwave days in March, the broader seasonal pattern suggests that Telangana may also face a higher frequency of extreme heat days as summer progresses.

The IMD has cautioned that prolonged heat during the March to May season could pose significant risks to public health, water availability, power demand and essential services, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as outdoor workers, the elderly and children.