A.P. heat wave alert: Severe spell from May 21, orange alert for Eluru, West Godavari
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts in Andhra Pradesh due to a severe heat wave expected from May 21 to May 23. The state government has activated emergency preparedness measures and advised residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours. Maximum temperatures are forecasted to reach between 40°C and 43°C in some regions over the next five days.
- ▪An orange alert has been issued for Eluru, West Godavari, East Godavari, and Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts.
- ▪The heat wave is expected to last from May 21 to May 23, with the longest spell forecast in the state.
- ▪Residents are advised to remain indoors between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Eluru, West Godavari, East Godavari and Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts, which are likely to experience severe heat wave conditions at isolated pockets from May 21 to May 23. The State government has placed all Urban Local Bodies on high alert and directed municipal commissioners to activate emergency preparedness measures from May 20 to May 26.According to the seven-day district forecast issued by the IMD’s Amaravati centre on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), the heat wave spell will build across the north coastal districts and Yanam from May 20 and continue through May 26. Heat Wave Action Plan-2026 launched to tackle summer related illnessesVisakhapatnam recorded a maximum of 34.8°C at 2.30 p.m.
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