Rayalaseema faces extreme heat despite rain forecasts
Rayalaseema is experiencing extreme heat conditions despite forecasts of isolated pre-monsoon showers. Temperatures are expected to reach around 44°C in certain areas, leading to deserted roads during the hottest parts of the day. Farmers are increasingly concerned about falling soil moisture levels and the impact on crop yields as they await the monsoon rains.
- ▪Rayalaseema districts are facing severe summer conditions with temperatures soaring.
- ▪Officials have advised the public to avoid exposure during peak afternoon hours and stay hydrated.
- ▪Farmers are worried about the impact of the heat on soil moisture and crop yields.
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People across the Rayalaseema districts have been advised to take precautionary measures, as another scorching week of severe summer conditions is expected to continue gripping the region, despite forecasts of isolated pre-monsoon showers in a few pockets.According to officials, conditions are becoming particularly harsh around Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district, where hot and dry winds have disrupted normal life. In the Kadiri and Dharmavaram areas, temperatures are expected to hover around 44°C over the next five days.
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