The weather remained hot in the state on Saturday and maximum temperatures were recorded at many places. The maximum temperature was recorded above normal in many areas.
While there was less heat on Friday, on Saturday the mercury reached above 40 degree Celsius in many areas. Coastal towns like Machilipatnam, Kakinada and Tuni saw a comparatively increase of seven to nine degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Gannavaram recorded a maximum temperature of 43.4 degrees Celsius, which is the highest maximum. It was followed by Amaravati (43.4), Machilipatnam (43), Nandigama (41.9), Jangamaheshwarapuram (41.4), Bapatla (41.4), Kakinada (40.7), Tuni (40.5), Ongole (40.4), Kavali (40.3) and Nandyal ( 40.3).
heatwave conditions
According to the State Disaster Management Authority report, 22 divisions experienced heatwave conditions and one division experienced severe heatwave conditions.
On Sunday, 17 mandals – Anakapalli (13), Vizianagaram (2), ASR (1), and Kakinada (1) are likely to see severe heat wave conditions, while 98 mandals – Kakinada (18), East Godavari (16), Konaseema (14), Vizianagaram (13), Anakapalli (10), Parvathipuram Manyam (4), Srikakulam (5), Visakhapatnam (4), West Godavari (8), ASR (3) and Eluru (3) districts – Likely Watch heatwave conditions.