Given the sweltering heat due to 40+ degree day temperatures over the past few days in the state, the oppressed citizens of Telangana have taken to guzzling beer for instant relief. The beer and liquor consumption has risen to such high levels that the excise officials are feeling woozy themselves.
The record-breaking sale of beer has surpassed quite a few targets set by the tax-hungry department - on Monday alone the liquor vends reportedly sold beer and liquor worth Rs 178 crores.
At this rate, the excise officials believe that their annual targets will be met in May itself, and are saying cheers to each other.