Hyderabad, March 13 -- Ahead of the thunderstorm forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the residents of Hyderabad are witnessing intense heat.

A few areas in the city witnessed maximum temperatures as high as 38 degrees Celsius on Friday, March 13.

Intense heat in Telangana

Not only Hyderabad but other districts of Telangana also witnessed intense heat today.

In north and east Telangana, the temperature reached as high as 40-41 degrees Celsius.

However, from Sunday, various districts of Telangana including Hyderabad are going to witness thunderstorms.

IMD Hyderabad issues thunderstorm forecast

In view of the expected thunderstorms, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for the state from March 15 to 19...