Visakhapatnam: Extreme heat conditions prevailed in Rayalaseema on Thursday ahead of the south-west monsoon.
A report from IMD, Amaravati said the highest temperature of 44.7 degrees Celsius was recorded at Kavali, with a departure of 5.10 degrees, followed by Ongole at 44 degrees with a departure of 3.4 degrees C, Bapatla 43.8 degrees with a departure of 4.9 degrees, Amaravati 43.7 degrees, Jangamaheswarapuram 43.5, Nandigama 43.6, Nellore 43.6 and Nandyal 42. 8 degrees.
Similarly, the Visakhapatnam airport area recorded 37.4 degrees, Visakhapatnam City 36 degrees and Kalingapatnam the lowest temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius.
IMD Amaravati director S Stella said if a similar temperature prevails for another day, it would be declared a heat wave. However, the mercury would come down from June 1.
Earlier, IMD reports said June would have heat waves as the rains would be scattered. The monsoon would bring heavy rains in July, August and September to boost the overall rainfall average. IMD predicted above normal rainfall for AP.
