Thunderstorms to bring relief from heat in Andhra Pradesh: IMD

Visakhapatnam: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning would likely occur in the next few days in the coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema regions in the state. The thunderstorms will give much-needed relief from the scorching heat.Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP), Yanam and Rayalaseema. Gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely at isolated places over CAP and Yanam, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated places over Rayalaseema on Saturday and Sunday. Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather conditions are likely to occur at isolated places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh during the period.Gusty winds are expected in isolated areas, with speeds reaching 50-60 km/h over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. In south coastal Andhra Pradesh, gusty winds are expected to reach speeds of 40-50 km/h in some isolated locations. Additionally, isolated areas in Rayalaseema may experience gusty winds of 30-40 km/h on May 4 and 5.As per the IMD, between Thursday (April 30) morning and Friday (May 1) morning, Tekkali in Srikakulam district recorded 6 cm of rainfall, followed by 4 cm of rainfall each in Kalingapatnam and Pathapatnam in Srikakulam district, and 3 cm of rainfall each in Tanakal of Sri Sathyasai district and Pullampeta in Annamayya district.