Lack of cloud cover pushes temperatures above 39°C in Andhra Pradesh, says CWC official
Ongole and Kavali record 39.3°C each, the highest temperatures in Andhra Pradesh; isolated light to moderate rain is likely across all districts over the next seven days, suggests IMD weather forecast
The absence of cloud cover and clear skies led to maximum temperatures surpassing 39°C in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, according to P.L.N. Murthy, the head of the Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam. Ongole and Kavali recorded the highest temperatures at 39.3°C each, while Nellore, Bapatla, and Tuni followed with temperatures of 39°C, 38.9°C, and 38°C respectively, as reported by the India Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Amaravati.
Tuni had the widest deviation from normal at 5.1°C, with Kavali, Visakhapatnam, and Kakinada trailing at 4.8°C, 4.6°C, and 4.4°C respectively. Mr. Murthy explained that the direct sunlight caused the rise in temperature due to the lack of cloud cover, which is typically present during the monsoon season. The State experienced a dry spell, but isolated light to moderate rain is expected across all districts over the next week.
Strong surface winds of 40 kmph to 50 kmph are also possible in certain areas. Mr. Murthy expressed optimism for better rainfall towards the end of September, suggesting that a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal could influence the weather if it moves closer to Andhra Pradesh. This year, a strong El Niño phenomenon is present, which typically results in intensified cyclones originating from the southeast Bay of Bengal as they progress towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.
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