Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Temperatures Reach 40°C as Heat Intensifies
Several places in Andhra Pradesh became unusually hot on Saturday.
Nellore was the hottest location, with a temperature of 40.4°C.
Kavali was almost as hot at 40.3°C.
These temperatures were about 5°C higher than normal in some places.
The weather department said the heat may continue to increase for another week.
Some areas had cloudy skies, which gave people brief relief.
A few places also received light rain.
The weather department reported that a large air circulation remained over coastal Tamil Nadu and the nearby Bay of Bengal.
Nellore recorded Andhra Pradesh’s highest temperature at 40.4°C on Saturday.
Kavali reached 40.3°C, which was 5.5°C above normal.
Temperatures rose by about 5°C at several locations across the state.
The India Meteorological Department said temperatures could rise for another week.
Light rainfall was recorded in parts of the state, including Palasamudram, Chittoor, and Kukunoor.
- Who
- People in several parts of Andhra Pradesh were affected by the rising temperatures.
- What
- Temperatures rose by up to 5.5°C above normal, with Nellore reaching 40.4°C.
- When
- The temperature readings and weather observations were reported on Saturday, covering the previous 24 hours through Saturday morning.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including Nellore, Kavali, Jangamaheswarapuram, Tirupati, Gannavaram, and Kakinada.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department reported persistent upper-air cyclonic circulation over coastal Tamil Nadu and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal.
- Highest temperature
- Nellore recorded 40.4°C.
- Highest departure from normal
- Kavali was 5.5°C above normal at 40.3°C.
- Other high reading
- Jangamaheswarapuram recorded 39.5°C, 5.4°C above normal.
- Forecast
- Temperatures were likely to continue rising for another week.
- Rainfall leader
- Palasamudram received 3.2 cm of rain during the 24 hours ending Saturday morning.
- Other rainfall
- Chittoor town received 2.8 cm and Kukunoor received 2.4 cm.
- Weather system
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation persisted at 7.6 km above mean sea level.