Heat wave death toll in Telangana climbs to 249
According to Telangana's disaster management department, heat-related deaths in the state climbed to 249 till on Friday. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said the temperature fell "remarkably" at a few places in Telangana, with a maximum temperature of 42°C recorded in several places. The IMD added that light rains were expected across the state in the next five days.