Hyderabad, April 15 -- The Telangana government has declared heat stroke as a state-specific disaster and approved Rs 4 lakh compensation for affected families.

The decision aims to provide financial relief under disaster assistance norms by recognizing the growing threat of extreme temperatures across the state.

Relief from heat expected

While Telangana government decided to provide compensation to the victims of heat stroke, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls in multiple districts of the state until April 17.

The forecasted weather is likely to bring relief to the residents of Telangana from the intense summer heat.

A yellow alert has also been issued by the weather departme...