Extreme heatwave hits A.P. as Vijayawada north soars to 47.3°C
Central Andhra Pradesh is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 47.7°C in Guntur district. The heatwave has led to deserted streets in Vijayawada, while informal workers continue to work despite the harsh conditions. Although there are reports of heatstroke, officials have not confirmed any deaths related to the heatwave so far.
- ▪The highest temperature recorded was 47.7°C in Mulukuduru, Guntur district.
- ▪Severe heatwaves were noted in 15 mandals, with temperatures above 44°C in 125 mandals across 14 districts.
- ▪Orange alerts remain in place for central A.P. until May 29.
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There appeared to be no break in sight for people from extreme heat in central Andhra Pradesh as the day’s highest temperature stood at 47.7°C on Tuesday.While the highest temperature was recorded at Mulukuduru in Guntur district (47.7°C), other places that recorded temperatures above 47°C were Gurazala in Palnadu district (47.6°C), Piduguralla in Palnadu (47.4°C), Kanchikacherla and Vijayawada north in NTR district and Inkollu in Bapatla district (47.3°C) and Amaravati (47°C).Vijayawada felt like a furnace at 7 p.m. as well as the temperatures stood at 40°C.
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