APSDMA Warns of Severe Heatwave Conditions across Andhra

The APSDMA on Thursday warned that severe heatwave conditions and high temperatures are likely to continue across several parts of Andhra Pradesh over the next four days and advised people to avoid travel during peak daytime hours. 

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the highest temperature of this summer season so far was recorded at 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla of Palnadu district, while temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in 11 districts.

"Heat intensity has



reached severe levels in the state and similar conditions are likely to continue for the next four days. People should postpone travel as much as possible between 11 am and 4 pm," APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said in an official release. 

He said temperatures between 45 degrees Celsius and 47 degrees Celsius are likely on Thursday in parts of Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Polavaram, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu and Prakasam districts.