Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Dry Weather to Raise Andhra Pradesh Temperatures This Week
Andhra Pradesh may become hotter this week because there is not much rain.
Temperatures could rise by 2–3°C.
Some towns have already recorded temperatures above 37°C.
Weather scientists say these dry conditions may continue for about another week.
They also expect less rain and warmer temperatures than usual in September.
Less rain could make farming and drinking-water supplies more difficult.
Government officials are preparing plans to manage possible water shortages.
Water from the Godavari is expected to help supply north Andhra until the end of December.
Andhra Pradesh temperatures are expected to rise by 2–3°C this week as rainfall conditions remain unfavorable.
Nellore, Bapatla, Ongole and Kavali recorded temperatures above 37°C, about 3°C above normal, over the past three days.
The India Meteorological Department expects below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-usual conditions across much of the state in September.
Dry conditions and higher temperatures could affect agriculture, drinking-water supplies and reservoir storage.
Officials are preparing water-management and agricultural contingency plans, while Godavari water supplies are expected to support north Andhra through December.
- Who
- Residents, farmers and water users in Andhra Pradesh, along with state officials and India Meteorological Department scientists.
- What
- Temperatures are expected to rise amid dry weather, while the state faces a risk of below-normal rainfall.
- When
- Temperatures may increase this week; the current dry conditions are expected to continue for about another week, with September forecast to be warmer and drier than usual.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Nellore, Bapatla, Ongole, Kavali and north Andhra.
- Why
- Rainfall conditions are unfavorable, with no active weather systems seen over the Bay of Bengal; prevailing El Nino conditions are also associated with the below-normal rainfall forecast.
- Expected temperature rise
- 2–3°C this week
- Recent high temperatures
- Nellore, Bapatla, Ongole and Kavali recorded temperatures above 37°C, about 3°C above normal.
- September rainfall outlook
- Below normal across most parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- September temperature outlook
- Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain above normal.
- Potential impacts
- Agriculture, drinking-water supplies and reservoir storage could be affected.
- Water-supply measure
- Godavari waters routed through the Polavaram Left Main Canal are expected to augment north Andhra supplies through December end.
- Longer-term plan
- Linking Kanithi balancing reservoir with Meghadrigedda Reservoir by March is intended to support drinking-water needs next summer.