The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a heatwave in 56 mandals and heatwave-like conditions in 174 mandals in Andhra Pradesh on April 26 (Friday).
Temperatures have been above 40 degrees Celsius across the state, with 547 places reporting such temperatures, including 78 places above 43 degrees Celsius.
The APSDMA’s daily bulletin noted 72 mandals experiencing severe heatwaves, with the highest numbers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts. East Godavari and Kakinada districts reported milder heatwave conditions.