Heatwave alert in Nandyal, Kurnool till May 26; Collectors order water, ORS at public places
Nandyal and Kurnool districts are under a heatwave alert until May 26, with officials urging residents to take precautions. Collectors have directed the provision of water and shade for vulnerable populations and outdoor workers. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has warned of severe heat conditions across the state, advising against travel during peak hours.
- ▪Nandyal and Kurnool district administrations have issued a heatwave warning until May 26.
- ▪Officials are instructed to provide drinking water and shade for outdoor workers and vulnerable groups.
- ▪The highest temperature recorded so far this season is 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla.
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The Nandyal and Kurnool district administrations on Thursday (May 21, 2026) have warned of a severe heatwave in the two districts over the next week.Nandyal Collector Rajakumari Ganiya said intense heat was likely to continue until May 26, and urged the elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses to take special precautions.She advised people to stay indoors in the afternoon except in an emergency, and to finish unavoidable outdoor work before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.She directed officials to take special precautions for workers under panchayats, municipalities, the Employment Guarantee Scheme and other public works.
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