Not yet a heatwave, but why does Hyderabad feel like one?
Hyderabad is now facing an unusual phenomenon that, even if the temperature hasn't reached record highs, has left locals soaked in perspiration. It may sound paradoxical, but humidity levels have stayed reasonably low and the city is not officially experiencing a heatwave. However, the heat has been unusually intense over the last few days, making the inhabitants feel as though they are experiencing a heatwave.
Temperatures have been hovering just over the typical range for this time of year, according to the weather charts.
However, the reality on the ground presents an entirely different picture. people are moving through the oppressive heat with a sense of unease that tempers the regular rush and bustle of Hyderabad's bustling streets. shalini Rao, a local, expressed her astonishment at the current weather. "I've spent years living in hyderabad, so I'm acclimated to the heat." But these last three days have been really difficult," she said.
However, the reality on the ground presents an entirely different picture. people are moving through the oppressive heat with a sense of unease that tempers the regular rush and bustle of Hyderabad's bustling streets. shalini Rao, a local, expressed her astonishment at the current weather. "I've spent years living in hyderabad, so I'm acclimated to the heat." But these last three days have been really difficult," she said.
Dr. A. Shravani, a scientist at the india Meteorological Department in hyderabad, shed insight on the components that contribute to the extreme heat experienced by the locals, stating that humidity levels by themselves do not significantly affect the situation.
Although they haven't been abnormally high, the humidity levels have been below the usual range of 50 to 70 percent.
She stated, "Humidity in hyderabad has stayed on the lower side, not even reaching 50% in recent days," emphasizing the influence of other environmental conditions. Dr. Shravani says there are several reasons why heat builds up.
Although they haven't been abnormally high, the humidity levels have been below the usual range of 50 to 70 percent.
She stated, "Humidity in hyderabad has stayed on the lower side, not even reaching 50% in recent days," emphasizing the influence of other environmental conditions. Dr. Shravani says there are several reasons why heat builds up.
"We've seen a period where temperatures have consistently surpassed 40 degrees Celsius for three or four days in a row, causing discomfort among the residents." Higher air quality index values also enhance c, which makes the heat worse.
She also highlighted the growing effects of urbanization, pointing out the rise of urban heat islands—urban areas that stay warmer than their rural surroundings.
"These phenomena reduce airflow, which leads to reduced evaporation and cooling effects, especially in regions with increasing building activities,” the speaker stated.
She also highlighted the growing effects of urbanization, pointing out the rise of urban heat islands—urban areas that stay warmer than their rural surroundings.
"These phenomena reduce airflow, which leads to reduced evaporation and cooling effects, especially in regions with increasing building activities,” the speaker stated.
She mentioned that 2020 saw somewhat milder temperatures in hyderabad and ascribed this to decreased levels of carbon monoxide and vehicle pollution. Normal temperatures feel hotter, mostly because more people are driving, which releases more particulate matter and carbon monoxide into the air.
According to Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet, "The second week of May is expected to see a return to normal temperatures." In addition, due to the cyclonic influence, rain is predicted for the whole state in the third week, including Hyderabad.
According to Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet, "The second week of May is expected to see a return to normal temperatures." In addition, due to the cyclonic influence, rain is predicted for the whole state in the third week, including Hyderabad.