Hyderabad, May 25 -- A punishing heatwave has killed over 150 people across Telangana in the last four days, with Sunday, May 24, emerging as the deadliest with 61 fatalities in a single day.

The toll was 51 on Saturday, May 23, 34 on Friday, May 22, and 22 on Thursday, May 22.

The erstwhile Warangal district has been the worst hit, recording 26 deaths on Sunday.

Several districts report heatstroke deaths

Among those who died in Mahabubabad district are Lingala Rajayya, 75, in Pathapocharam, Ajmeera Lachya, 80, in Badithanda; Veeragani Veeramma, 84, and Kotha Ramayya, 86, in Nellikkuduru, Paindla Narsayya, 45, in Thorrur, Atthili Ramu, 60, in Ammapuram; Soma Narayana, 65, in Nancharimadur, and 68-year-old Papani Yellamma in Gudur.

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