Visakhapatnam: Several parts of Andhra Pradesh are bracing up for severe heatwave conditions from Wednesday. IMD Amaravathi has sounded a Red alert as most parts of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh might witness temperatures crossing 45 degrees and above.
IMD issued a Red warning for Anantapur, Kurnool, Nandyal and YSR Kadapa districts of Rayalaseema region from May 2 to 4 and Orange warning during the same period for Annamayya, Tirupati, Sri Sathya Sai, Chittoor, Nellore, Prakasam, Palnadu, NTR, Kakinada, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Manyam districts.
Orange alert was issued for May 1 in Anantapur, Kurnool, Nandyal, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Tirupati, Prakasam, Palnadu, NTR, Kakinada, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Manyam and Nellore districts.
Senior scientist at IMD, S. Karuna Sagar, said Nandyal in Rayalaseema region has recorded a temperature surpassing 45°C on Tuesday (April 30). Nandyal topped recorded 45.4°C, followed by Kurnool at 44.9°C, Anantapur 44.6°C, YSR Kadapa 44.5°C, Jangamaheswarapuram 43.2°C, Tirupati 42.3°C, Nandigama 42.1°C, Arogyavaram41°C), Kavali 40.9°C, Nellore 40.8°C and Gannavaram 40.5°C.
Heatwaves were reported from Anantapur, Nandyal and Arogyavaram (Annamayya district) on Tuesday while the remaining parts of the state experienced hot, humid and uncomfortable weather conditions. The lowest temperature of 34.2 was recorded at Visakhapatnam.
State disaster management authority’s managing director Ronanki Kurmanath said 44 degree Celsius and above were registered in 15 district and the temperature would be harsh during the next four days.
He said the highest temperature of 46.4 degrees was registered at G Singavaram in Kurnool district followed by Goppadu in Nandyal district at 46.3 degrees Celsius.
With temperatures forecast to range between 42°C and 45°C in parts of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh in the coming days, the weatherman has advised the people to avoid outdoor activities and stay hydrated.
The hostile weather condition has adversely affected the election campaigning in Rayalaseema and other parts of the state. Many candidates/ leaders have rescheduled their timings to early hours of the morning and evening hours to avoid the harsh mid-day sun.
