Heat wave to ease from May 31 as rain likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Severe heat conditions are likely to persist on May 30, especially in Polavaram, Kakinada, Eluru and Krishna districts, where maximum temperatures may reach 45°C to 46°C, APSDMA said. | Photo credit: GN Rao

After nearly two weeks of intense heat in Andhra Pradesh, temperatures are expected to start dropping gradually from Sunday (May 31, 2026), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and AP State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said.

However, intense heat is likely to persist on Saturday (May 30, 2026), especially in Polavaram, Kakinada, Eluru and Krishna districts, where maximum temperatures may reach 45°C to 46°C, APSDMA said.

On Friday, temperatures above 42°C were recorded in 51 mandals across 10 districts. The highest temperature of 45°C was recorded at Kommipad in SPSR Nellore district. It was followed by 44.6 °C at Devarapalli in East Godavari district, 43.9 °C each at Bhamini in Parvathipuram district Manyam and Rajam in Vizianagaram district, 43.8 °C each at Karedu in SPSR Nellore district and Venkatagiri in Tirupati district and 43.9 °C in Laketashminarasupeta district

In contrast, at several places in Chittoor districts, Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, West Godavari and Palnadu received light rainfall with rainfall below 14 mm.

Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted isolated heavy rains and thundershowers over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on May 30 and 31. Strong winds with gusts of 50-60 kmph are also likely at isolated places across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.

Strong winds that lashed Vijayawada and parts of Krishna and Guntur districts on Thursday evening caused minor damage. Several electric poles were reportedly uprooted in Vijayawada, leading to power cuts in some areas. However, district and municipal authorities said the impact was less severe than the damage caused by last week’s weather system.

Published – 29 May 2026 22:59 IST