Severe heatwave predicted in 14 mandals, heatwave in 28 in State today

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Girl students cover themselves with a piece of cloth under scorching sun, in Vijayawada on Friday.

Girl students cover themselves with a piece of cloth under scorching sun, in Vijayawada on Friday. | Photo Credit: Giri KVS

The intensity of heat will continue in the State, said the Managing Director of the AP State Disaster Management Authority, Prakhar Jain on Friday.

In a statement, he said out of 28 districts, temperatures above 41°C were recorded in 207 mandals across 22 districts on Friday, while on Saturday (25-04-2026), severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in 14 mandals and heatwave conditions in another 28 mandals across the State. High temperatures are expected particularly in North Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts.

Published - April 24, 2026 09:16 pm IST

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