Visakhapatnam: As pre-monsoon showers largely bypassed Andhra Pradesh, both Rayalaseema and coastal districts experienced dry weather through March and April, resulting in a 35% rainfall deficit for the first two months of summer.
Rainfall Data and Deficits
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Andhra Pradesh recorded 11.8 mm of rainfall in March 2026 against the normal 12.2 mm. While light to moderate rain, hailstorms, lightning, and gusty winds affected parts of coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema for over a week in March, the overall totals remained below average.
Between March 1 and April 30, the state logged 22.1 mm of rainfall compared to the normal 34.1 mm, translating into a 35% deficit. District-wise, Srikakulam (+24%), Parvathipuram Manyam (+11%), and Anakapalle (+11%) recorded excess rainfall, while most other districts reported normal to deficit conditions. Coastal Andhra Pradesh saw 28% less rainfall, while Rayalaseema faced a sharper 44% deficit.
Heatwave Conditions
Temperatures across Rayalaseema hovered between 40°C and 45°C in April, with Anantapur peaking at 44.1°C, nearly 4°C above normal. Coastal Andhra experienced at least one heatwave day in April. The lack of rain sustained heatwave-like conditions in both coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
May Forecast
The IMD forecast indicates that daytime temperatures in May are expected to be normal to below normal across most of India, except parts of the southern peninsula, northeast, and northwest regions.
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