The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in several parts of the State on Monday and Tuesday, even as heatwave conditions are expected to persist across many districts.

APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said on Sunday that a trough extending from Karnataka to the Coastal Andhra region is likely to trigger light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in parts of Alluri Sitharama Raju, Polavaram, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and YSR Kadapa districts. Isolated places in other districts are also likely to receive light rain with lightning.

Mr. Jain advised people not to take shelter under trees, electric poles or hoardings during thunderstorms. Farmers and cattle rearers have been urged to remain vigilant and move to safer locations at the first sign of thunder or dark clouds. People have also been cautioned against going near fallen electrical wires.

The APSDMA has advised people, particularly senior citizens, pregnant women and nursing mothers, to take precautions against extreme heat. Residents have been urged to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, stay hydrated by consuming water, buttermilk, lemon water and coconut water, and exercise additional caution if they suffer from heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.