Hyd sees hottest September in 88 years

Hyderabad, Sep 04: The mercury touched 36.4 degree Celsius yesterday, making it the highest September temperature in Hyderabad in 88 years. The highest September temperature in Hyderabad during the last 88 years was recorded on September 15 on 1927 when temperature touched 36.1degree Celsius. According to scientists, the temperature shot up due to absence of clouds in sky. The temperature has gone up as the sun rays penetrating the earth surface directly. Though the temperatures in this month are lower when compared to summer season, high humidity is creating problems to the people. Meanwhile, IMD predicted that temperature may drop after two days.