Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Reel Under Severe Heatwave as Piduguralla Records 48.1°C

The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are witnessing severe heatwave conditions, with Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district recording a maximum temperature of 48.1 degrees Celsius at Piduguralla. Officials warned that the heat intensity is likely to continue for the next week and advised people not to come out during afternoon hours unless it is urgent. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued alerts as temperatures continue to rise across both states.

Severe Heatwave Grips Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Summer heat has intensified sharply across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with several districts recording temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. Authorities warned that the next week is likely to remain extremely hot, and people have been advised to avoid stepping out between 11 am and 4 pm unless necessary.

According to APSDMA Managing Director Shaik Madar Saheb and APSDMA MD Prakhar Jain, the heatwave is likely to continue till Monday, and citizens should remain alert and take precautions.

Piduguralla in Palnadu district recorded the highest temperature at 48.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday.

Andhra Pradesh Records Extreme Temperatures

Officials stated that 18 districts in Andhra Pradesh recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. Out of the 28 districts in the state, around 200 mandals in 20 districts witnessed temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius.

The district-wise mandal data includes:

• 26 mandals in Palnadu district
• 23 mandals in Prakasam district
• 22 mandals in Krishna district
• 21 mandals in Eluru district
• 20 mandals in Bapatla district
• 15 mandals in NTR district
• 14 mandals in Guntur district
• 11 mandals in Markapuram district

Highest Temperatures Recorded in Andhra Pradesh

• Palnadu (G) Piduguralla – 48.1°C
• Bapatla (G) Vettapalem – 47.6°C
• Krishna (G) Nandiwada – 47.6°C
• NTR (G) Thorragudipadu – 47.4°C
• Prakasam (G) – 47.4°C
• Eluru (G) Alllipalli – 47.3°C
• Markapuram (G) Nandanamarella – 46.6°C
• Polavaram (G) Koonavaram – 46.5°C
• Nellore (G) Kavali – 46.4°C
• Guntur (G) Tenali – 46°C
• East Godavari (G) Brahmanagudem – 45.8°C
• West Godavari (G) Tadepalli – 45.5°C
• Visakhapatnam (G) Mulagada – 45.2°C
• Anakapalli (G) Makavarapalem – 45.1°C
• Konaseema (G) Ramachandrapuram – 45.1°C
• Tirupati (G) Bonupalle – 45.1°C
• Kakinada (G) Kandarada – 45°C
• Vizianagaram (G) – 45°C

APSDMA Issues Heatwave Alert for May 22 and May 23

APSDMA warned that on Friday, May 22, around 15 mandals are likely to face severe heatwave conditions, while 219 zones may witness heatwave conditions.

Forecast for Friday, May 22

Temperatures between 45-47°C are likely at isolated places in:

• Alluri Sitarama Raju
• Polavaram
• Konaseema
• East Godavari
• West Godavari
• Eluru
• Krishna
• NTR
• Guntur
• Bapatla
• Palnadu
• Markapuram
• Prakasam districts

Temperatures between 43-45°C are expected in:

• Kakinada
• Nellore districts

Temperatures between 40-43°C are expected in:

• Srikakulam
• Vizianagaram
• Parvathipuram
• Visakhapatnam
• Anakapalli
• Kurnool
• Nandyal
• Anantapur
• Sri Sathya Sai
• YSR Kadapa
• Annamayya
• Chittoor
• Tirupati districts

Forecast for Saturday, May 23

Temperatures between 45-47°C are likely in:

• Polavaram
• East Godavari
• West Godavari
• Eluru
• Krishna
• NTR
• Guntur
• Bapatla
• Palnadu
• Markapuram
• Prakasam districts

Temperatures between 44-45°C are expected in:

• Kakinada
• Nellore districts

Temperatures between 40-42°C are likely in:

• Srikakalam
• Vizianagaram
• Visakhapatnam
• Anakapalli
• Parvathipurammanyam
• Alluri Sitarama Raju
• Kurnool
• Nandyal
• Anantapur
• Sri Sathyasai
• YSR Kadapa
• Annamayya
• Chittoor
• Tirupati districts

Telangana Also Faces Intense Heat

Telangana also recorded extremely high temperatures. Khammam district recorded 46.2 degrees Celsius, while Ramagundam recorded 44.6 degrees Celsius. Nizamabad registered 44.4 degrees Celsius and Adilabad recorded 44.3 degrees Celsius.

According to the Meteorological Department, Telangana is likely to receive light to heavy rains for the next five days.

Officials Advise Precautions During Heatwave

Authorities advised people, especially elderly citizens, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and those suffering from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension, to avoid exposure to the sun.

People were advised to drink plenty of water, lemon water, buttermilk, and coconut water to avoid dehydration.

Officials also warned people not to stand under trees during thunderstorms as light rains with thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Alluri, Polavaram, Nellore, and Rayalaseema regions.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana continue to face severe heatwave conditions, with Palnadu district’s Piduguralla recording a scorching 48.1 degrees Celsius. APSDMA and weather officials have warned that temperatures are likely to remain dangerously high for the next week. Authorities urged people to avoid unnecessary travel during afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and follow safety precautions amid the ongoing heatwave alert in the Telugu states.

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