Visakhapatnam: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated locations over south coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema for the next two days, bringing relief from the recent heatwave conditions. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at isolated places across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next three days.
Relief from Heatwave
After enduring several days of scorching heat, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, parts of SCAP and Rayalaseema experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday night and Friday morning, providing much-needed respite. These conditions are expected to continue for the next few days, offering further relief from the oppressive heat.
However, Visakhapatnam city and parts of Vizianagaram, Anakapalle, Srikakulam, and Manyam districts continued to witness hot and humid weather on Friday, indicating that the relief is not uniform across the region.
Rainfall Recorded
According to the IMD, parts of Krishna and Kadapa districts received heavy rainfall between 8:30 am on Thursday and 8:30 am on Friday. Rajupalem in Kadapa recorded 9 cm of rainfall, while Gudivada in Krishna district received 7 cm during the same period. Tenali in Guntur recorded 6 cm of rainfall, followed by 5 cm each in Masulipatnam (Krishna) and Jammalamadugu (Kadapa). Veligandla (Prakasam), Mangalagiri and Lam (Guntur), and Proddutur (Kadapa) recorded 4 cm each. Several other parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema received between 1 cm and 3 cm during the same period.
Forecast for May 30 and 31
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Palnadu, Bapatla, Guntur, and Krishna districts of SCAP, and in Sri Sathya Sai, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts of Rayalaseema on May 30. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR), Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam districts on May 31.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected across coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Strong winds with speeds reaching 50 to 60 kmph are anticipated at isolated places on May 30 and 31.
Extended Forecast
The IMD further stated that thunderstorms with lightning will continue at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on June 1 and 2, with wind speeds of 40 to 50 kmph likely during this period. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest weather warnings.
