Andhra Pradesh hit a new peak on Sunday. Chityala in East Godavari district recorded 48.3 degrees Celsius — the highest temperature in the state this season.
Tanuku in West Godavari and Piduguralla in Palnadu followed close behind, both touching 48.1 degrees.
How Wide the Heat Has Spread
Temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius across 13 districts, the State Disaster Management Authority said. Above 44 degrees was recorded in 174 mandals spread across 17 districts.
Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the State Disaster Management Authority, said the intensity was severe in districts across the Godavari belt and beyond.
“This level of intensity is likely to persist for another three days,” Jain said.
What the Next Three Days Look Like
Monday will see severe heatwave conditions in 29 mandals and a general heatwave across 166 mandals. Tuesday worsens — severe conditions are expected in 50 mandals, with a general heatwave hitting 205 mandals.
Temperatures between 45 and 47 degrees are likely in Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu and Prakasam districts.
Several other districts, including Visakhapatnam, Kurnool and Tirupati, will see temperatures ranging from 40 to 45 degrees.
What Authorities Are Telling People
Jain urged residents to avoid travel between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. wherever possible.
“Those undertaking essential travel must carry drinking water with them,” he said.
The administration has asked the public to stay vigilant as conditions are not expected to ease before Wednesday.
Telangana Also Burning
The heatwave is not confined to Andhra Pradesh. In neighbouring Telangana, 16 of 33 districts recorded temperatures at or above 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Dummugudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and Dharampuri in Jagtial district both hit 46.3 degrees — the highest in the state. Hyderabad recorded 42.1 degrees.
With two states recording near-record temperatures simultaneously, the India Meteorological Department’s warnings for the region carry added weight. The next 72 hours will be the most dangerous.
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