Early Summer Heat Grips Andhra Pradesh as Temperatures Soar to 39°C
Even before the peak of summer arrives, regions of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh are already experiencing intense heat conditions during the first week of March. On Thursday, temperatures ranged between 36°C and 39°C, marking an unusually warm start to the month.
Record-Breaking Temperatures Across Multiple Districts
Kavali town in Nellore district recorded the highest temperature of 39.2°C on Thursday, making it the warmest day so far this year. Other areas also reported significant heat:
- Kurnool in Rayalaseema: 39.1°C
- Kadapa: 39°C
- Nellore: 38.9°C
- Nandyal: 38.8°C
- Ongole: 38.7°C
- Amaravati: 38.4°C
- Tirupati and Jangamaheswarapuram: 38°C each
While some parts of the state experienced misty conditions in the morning hours on Thursday, residents in Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh faced particularly hot weather during the afternoon.
IMD Forecast: Heatwaves and Below-Normal Rainfall Expected
According to S Karunasagar, scientist at IMD-Amaravati, people in parts of the state may continue to experience hot weather for the next three to four days. Maximum temperatures are expected to decrease slightly during the second week of March.
However, the weather agency predicts that maximum temperatures in March are likely to be normal to above normal over many parts of Andhra Pradesh. Specific districts including Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, and Prakasam may experience one to two days of heatwaves during the month.
The overall rainfall activity in the state is expected to be below normal for March, according to IMD forecasts. The weather agency anticipates partly cloudy skies with shallow mist or hazy conditions likely in the morning in various parts of the state.
Detailed Weather Patterns and Health Advisory
The trough from Telangana to south interior Karnataka across Rayalaseema at 0.9 km above mean sea level persists, contributing to the current weather patterns. Dry weather has prevailed over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema.
For the next two days, maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38°C and 23°C respectively. In Visakhapatnam, the maximum daytime temperature reached 35.4°C on Thursday, which is 1.4°C above normal, with relative humidity exceeding 80% during the period.
Health experts have issued warnings about the hot weather potentially accelerating dehydration. They strongly appeal to people to drink more fluids and take necessary precautions to stay hydrated during these unusually warm conditions.
