Mercury goes past 41°C in 17 districts in Andhra Pradesh

Temperatures rose at many places on Monday in Andhra Pradesh as 17 districts recorded above 41 degrees Celsius, according to information from A.P. State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA).
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day's highest temperature was recorded in Amaravati at 41.3 degrees Celsius. However, the APSDMA bulletin said the highest temperature recorded was 43.7 degrees Celsius in Kakani of Palnadu district.
It is followed by Inkollu of Bapatla district at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Juvvigunta in Prakasam district at 43.3 degrees Celsius and Moguluru in NTR district at 43.1 degrees Celsius.
Pointing out that the mercury would remain high on Tuesday as well, APSDMA Managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath said people need to be careful before venturing out of their houses.
Heatwave-like conditions would prevail in the northern districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Paravathipuram-Manyam and East Godavari and Kakinada, while a few places in Rayalaseema are likely to see thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday, according to the APSDMA.
The high temperatures are expected to be followed by rain in the State. Meanwhile, the IMD said isolated places may witness thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, until May 18, while light to moderate rains are likely in isolated places in the State from May 14.

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