Andhra Pradesh Faces Increased Heatwave Days and Below Normal Rainfall in June 2026
Andhra Pradesh to experience hotter June with increased heatwave days, IMD forecasts
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Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience above normal heatwave days and maximum temperatures in June 2026, following a significant deficit in pre-monsoon rainfall. The India Meteorological Department forecasts a below-normal southwest monsoon season, impacting the state's weather patterns.
- 01Andhra Pradesh recorded a 17% deficit in pre-monsoon rainfall from March to May 2026.
- 02Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district saw 109% above normal rainfall, while Visakhapatnam faced a 64% deficit.
- 03The southwest monsoon is likely to miss its expected onset date of June 1, with a deviation of up to seven days.
- 04Rainfall during the southwest monsoon is projected to be less than 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA).
- 05Thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh from June 1 to 5.
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Andhra Pradesh is predicted to experience a hotter June in 2026, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an increase in heatwave days and maximum temperatures. The state has recorded a 17% deficit in pre-monsoon rainfall, totaling 74 mm compared to the normal average of 89.4 mm from March to May. While Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district experienced 109% above normal rainfall, other districts like Visakhapatnam and Bapatla saw significant deficits of 64%. The southwest monsoon, which typically begins on June 1, is expected to be delayed by up to seven days, and rainfall during this season is anticipated to be below 94% of the Long Period Average. The IMD has also indicated favorable conditions for thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from June 1 to 5.
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The increased heatwave days and below normal rainfall could lead to adverse effects on agriculture and water supply in Andhra Pradesh.
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