Heatwave conditions to intensify in parts of Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh is likely to witness contrasting weather conditions on Thursday with severe heatwave conditions forecast in several mandals of north coastal districts even as thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected at isolated places in the state. Heatwave conditions to intensify in parts of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said temperatures remained high across several districts on Wednesday, while weather systems influencing the region could trigger rain and thunderstorm activity in some areas today. “Varied weather conditions are likely to prevail in the state. While heatwave conditions are expected in some areas, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at several places,” SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said in an official release. According to SDMA, severe heatwave conditions are likely in 46 mandals today, including 19 mandals in Vizianagaram district, 14 in Parvathipuram Manyam, 11 in Srikakulam, and one each in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts. Heatwave conditions are likely in another 79 mandals, while the intensity is expected to increase further on Friday, when severe heatwave conditions are forecast …



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