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APSDMA issues heatwave warning for 64 mandals in Andhra
On May 2, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned of heatwave conditions in 64 mandals across multiple districts, following a Friday when severe heat affected 252 mandals. The advisory also noted thunderstorms and a continuing weather trough that could bring light rains, with a brief relief forecast for Sunday and Monday.
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Heatwave warnings affect public safety, outdoor workers, and agricultural activities, highlighting the need for precautions during extreme heat and potential thunderstorms.
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Heatwave warning for 64 mandals issued (Saturday)
May 2, 2026
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned of heatwave conditions and high temperatures in 64 mandals across Vizianagaram, Manyam, Polavaram, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore and Tirupati districts. SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said heatwave conditions along with high temperatures were likely to prevail today, with thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in some areas. He advised people to take precautions against extreme heat and humid conditions. The release also noted that on Friday, severe heat impact was observed in 252 mandals across 20 districts, with temperatures exceeding 41°C, including a high of 45.9°C in Piduguralla and other notable readings. A weather trough is expected to bring light rains with lightning at isolated places in the listed districts on Saturday, with a slight reprieve anticipated on Sunday and Monday as cloudy skies and gusty winds are likely in some areas. Farmers, labourers and shepherds were cautioned against standing under trees during thunderstorms.
Severe heat observed in 252 mandals across 20 districts (Friday)
May 1, 2026
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said severe heat impact was observed in 252 mandals across 20 districts, with temperatures exceeding 41°C. The highest temperature recorded was 45.9°C in Piduguralla (Palnadu district), followed by 45.5°C in Gudur (Nellore district), and 45.1°C in Pedaparupudi (Krishna district) and Torragadipadu (NTR district). Temperatures also reached 44.1°C in Chebrolu (Guntur district), 44°C in Karamchedu (Bapatla district), 43.2°C in Sanjamala (Nandyal district) and Kodur (Kadapa district). A weather trough extending from South Odisha through Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu up to the Gulf of Mannar continued to influence weather conditions across the state and was expected to bring light rains with lightning at isolated places in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, Alluri, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Chittoor and Tirupati districts on Saturday.