This is Hyderabad's worst summer since 1966, when temperatures soared to 45.5 degrees Celsius, and it doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
Temperatures that are usual to Ramagundam have become commonplace to Hyderabad this season - the city recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 44 degrees on Wednesday. Streets wore a deserted look all of this week, as people tried to keep away from the blistering heat. And incidentally, Ramagundam touched the half century mark on Wednesday.
Weather officials say the heat wave is being caused by hot and dry winds blowing from the north-western regions of the country, originating in Rajasthan and travelling through Maharashtra. Increasing levels of pollution are also being blamed for the ruthless weather.
Meanwhile, the electricity department is facing higher demand thanks to the heat forcing people to switch on air coolers and A/Cs, and since there's already a shortage of power, the department has resumed the 2-hour power cut schedule all over the city. The move sure is keeping inverter vendors busy.
The bad news is that it isn't over yet - the heat wave is likely to continue for a few more days.