Severe hailstorms expected in multiple places across Andhra Pradesh
Districts like Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharamaraju, and Anacapalli in East Godavari, including Kakinada, are likely to experience severe hailstorms
- Andhra Pradesh
Anusha Puppala- Updated On:26 April 2024 9:07 AM GMT
AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecasted severe hailstorms in 56 mandals and hailstorms in 174 mandals in Andhra Pradesh.
Ronanki Kurmanath, the Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said that severe hailstorms are expected in 64 mandals on April 27, with 56 zones likely to experience severe thunderstorms on April 26.
Districts like Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharamaraju, and Anacapalli in East Godavari, including Kakinada, are likely to experience severe hailstorms.
The probable hailstorm zones (174) include Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharamaraju, and Visakhapatnam. There is a possibility of hailstorms in Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Tirupati, Nellore, and Sathyasai mandals.
MD Kurmanath advised people to stay at home from 11 am to 4 pm as much as possible and to use hats, umbrellas, towels, and cotton clothes to avoid sunburn. "Elderly, pregnant, and lactating women should take proper precautions and be vigilant. Exposing the ears to hot air should be avoided. People suffering from heart diseases, diabetes, and high blood pressure should avoid going out in the sun and refrain from strenuous physical activities, " he added.
Weather forecast for the next five days
- April 25: Very light to light rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Alluri Sitharama Raju and Anakapalli districts.
- April 26: Very light to light rain is expected at isolated places in Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, and Anakapalli districts.
- April 27: Very light to light rain is forecasted at isolated places in Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, and Anakalalli districts.
- April 28: Very light to light rain is anticipated at isolated places in Parvathipuram, Alluri Sitharama Raju, and Anakapalli districts.
- April 29: Very light to light rain is projected at isolated places in Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts.
