Thunderstorms bring partial relief, but heatwave persists in Andhra Pradesh
Severe heatwave conditions persist in Andhra Pradesh, despite isolated thunderstorms providing temporary relief. The highest temperature recorded was 45°C in Jangamaheswarapuram, with several other areas exceeding 42°C. Meteorologists predict continued heatwave conditions and thunderstorms in the coming days.
- ▪Severe heatwave conditions continued across Andhra Pradesh with temperatures reaching up to 45°C.
- ▪Isolated thunderstorms brought temporary relief, with some areas receiving nearly 7 cm of rain.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department forecasts ongoing heatwave conditions and thunderstorms until May 26.
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Severe heatwave conditions continued across several parts of Andhra Pradesh on Friday, though isolated thunderstorms and rainfall in some districts brought temporary relief from the intense summer temperatures.According to data from the Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) and the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), the highest temperature in the State was registered at Jangamaheswarapuram in Palnadu district at 45°C., Tanuku in West Godavari district followed at 44.75°C, while Torragudipadu in NTR district recorded 44.74°C.Several other regions in coastal Andhra Pradesh and central districts reported temperatures above 42°C.
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