Heatwave in A.P.: Piduguralla sizzles at 47.6°C; temperatures go past 45°C in 11 districts
Andhra Pradesh is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, with Piduguralla recording a high of 47.6°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for several districts, warning that temperatures may remain elevated. Health officials are preparing to manage heat-related illnesses as the heatwave is expected to persist.
- ▪Piduguralla recorded the highest temperature of 47.6°C this summer.
- ▪Severe heatwave conditions are affecting 17 mandals, with 124 mandals experiencing heatwave conditions.
- ▪Health officials are preparing hospitals to handle heatstroke cases, with 325 suspected cases reported since March.
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Andhra Pradesh continues to reel under heatwave conditions as the day temperatures went past 45°C in 11 districts on Wednesday, with Piduguralla of Palnadu district recording 47.6°C, the highest of this summer.According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), seventeen mandals experienced severe heatwaves and 124 mandals experienced heatwave conditions on Wednesday. Temperatures above 43°C were recorded in 204 mandals.Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) cautioned the public that the heatwave conditions were likely to continue May 24.In a release on Wednesday, the IMD issued orange alerts for the districts of NTR, Krishna, Palnadu, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Eluru, West Godavari, East Godavari, Dr. B.R.
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