Heatwave eases briefly in Andhra Pradesh, severe conditions likely to return on May 28
Andhra Pradesh experienced a brief respite from extreme heat on May 27, with maximum temperatures dropping below 44°C for the first time in over a week. However, severe heatwave conditions are expected to return, affecting over 100 mandals in various districts. The India Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures may remain high for the next few days before a gradual decrease is anticipated.
- ▪The highest temperature recorded on May 27 was 41.8°C in Salur, Parvathipuram Manyam district.
- ▪Severe heatwave conditions were reported in Srikakulam and Parvathipuram Manyam districts.
- ▪The IMD has cautioned that severe heatwave conditions are likely to return on May 28 and continue into May 29.
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Ongoing weather systems brought much-needed relief to large parts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday (May 27), after the State reeled under relentless temperatures above 45°C for nearly a week.For the first time in over a week, the maximum temperature in the State remained below 44°C. The highest temperature on the day was 41.8°C, recorded at Salur in Parvathipuram Manyam district. From May 18 onwards, Andhra Pradesh had consistently recorded maximum temperatures above 44°C.The highest temperatures recorded over the past week were 44.3°C on May 18, 45.6°C on May 19, 47.6°C on May 20, 48.1°C on May 21, 44.8°C on May 22, 45.8°C on May 23, 48.3°C on May 24, 48.1°C on May 25, and 47.7°C on May 26.On Wednesday, except in Srikakulam district and Parvathipuram Manyam district, the rest of the State…
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