Hyderabad, May 17 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Telangana, warning of a severe heatwave till May 20.

Temperatures are expected to range between 41-44 degrees Celsius across all districts. Health officials advised precautions against dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

An orange alert means a high chance of heat exhaustion and heatstroke for people, especially vulnerable individuals like infants, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses.

To mitigate the severe risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses during this prolonged dry spell, the Director of Public Health (DPH), in its heatwave advisory, has strongly urged the public to restrict outdoor exposure during peak afternoon ho...