Heatwave continues to scorch north Andhra districts; health experts urge caution
North Andhra Pradesh is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, particularly in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts. Temperatures are expected to remain high for the next few days, with some areas recording up to 39°C. Health experts are urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, especially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
- ▪Severe heatwave conditions are affecting north Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and ASR districts.
- ▪Temperatures in these areas are hovering between 38°C and 39°C, with the airport area in Visakhapatnam recording 38.2°C.
- ▪Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to heat can lead to dehydration and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations.
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Severe heatwave conditions continued across north Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, with residents of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts struggling to cope with soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity.According to the Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC), Visakhapatnam, severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over south coastal and north coastal Andhra Pradesh for the next two to three days. Heatwave conditions have been forecast specifically for Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and ASR districts.Weather data from the CWC and the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) indicated that temperatures in several parts of Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts hovered between 38°C and 39°C during the day.
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