Record Heatwave Hits Telugu States: Piduguralla Reaches 48.1°C
Telugu states boil: Mercury hits record 48.1°C in Andhra`s Piduguralla; 46.5°C in Telangana`s Dilawarpur
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Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are experiencing extreme heat, with Piduguralla in Andhra Pradesh recording a staggering 48.1 degrees Celsius and Dilawarpur in Telangana reaching 46.5 degrees Celsius. Authorities are advising residents to take precautions as temperatures are expected to remain high until May 25.
- 0119 districts in Telangana recorded temperatures above 46 degrees Celsius, while 18 districts in Andhra Pradesh exceeded 45 degrees Celsius.
- 02The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority reported temperatures exceeding 44 degrees in 200 mandals across 20 districts.
- 03Severe heatwave conditions are expected to affect 15 mandals on Friday, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 47 degrees Celsius in several districts.
- 04Specific districts such as Palnadu, Prakasam, and Krishna are experiencing the highest heat intensity.
- 05The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued heatwave conditions in various districts of Telangana.
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Telugu states are currently facing an unprecedented heatwave, with Piduguralla in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, recording a scorching 48.1 degrees Celsius, while Dilawarpur in Nirmal district, Telangana, reached 46.5 degrees Celsius. The extreme temperatures have impacted 19 districts in Telangana, where temperatures exceeded 46 degrees Celsius, and 18 districts in Andhra Pradesh, where temperatures surpassed 45 degrees Celsius. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority highlighted that temperatures exceeding 44 degrees were recorded in 200 mandals across 20 districts. The heat intensity is particularly severe in districts like Palnadu, Prakasam, and Krishna. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and avoid travel between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to the extreme heat. The Indian Meteorological Department has indicated that severe heatwave conditions will likely persist until May 25, affecting numerous districts in both states.
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Residents are advised to stay indoors during peak heat hours to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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