Hyderabad, May 14 -- The residents of Telangana need to gear up for intense summer heatwaves as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast that temperatures may remain above 45 degrees Celsius.

In view of the expected intense heat, the weather department has issued a red alert.

Temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius

On Wednesday, May 13, the temperature in Telangana crossed 45 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature of 45.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Nizamabad.

As per the data from the Telangana Development Planning Society, the highest temperature in Hyderabad was 42.4 degrees Celsius, which was recorded in Amberpet.

Other localities in the city where temperatures were above 42 degrees Celsius are Shaikp...