Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Lightning Deaths Reported as Heavy Rains Lash Andhra Pradesh
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Two women in Palnadu district died during the storm.
Officials said lightning was involved, although both women were suspected to have suffered cardiac arrests.
Several places, including Visakhapatnam and East Godavari, received heavy rain.
Water flooded the bus stand at Nidadavole.
A low-pressure weather system is bringing the rain.
Strong winds may affect the North Andhra coast.
Officials told people to stay away from trees, hoardings, and overflowing streams.
Fishermen were asked not to go into the sea.
The rain also gave some relief from very hot weather.
Two women died in Palnadu district during thunderstorms, with officials attributing the deaths to lightning and suspected cardiac arrest.
Heavy rain inundated Nidadavole bus stand and affected Visakhapatnam, Gajuwaka, and parts of East Godavari.
The weather was linked to a low-pressure area over Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh, expected to move west-northwest.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority forecast moderate to heavy isolated rain and strong coastal winds.
Officials advised residents to avoid trees, hoardings, and overflowing waterways, while warning fishermen not to enter the sea.
- Who
- Two women, Nagamma and Mekala Venkayamma, died; Andhra Pradesh officials issued weather and safety warnings.
- What
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms affected parts of Andhra Pradesh, with two reported lightning-related deaths in Palnadu district.
- When
- The rain began lashing parts of the state on Saturday night; the forecast was issued Sunday morning.
- Where
- Palnadu, Visakhapatnam, Gajuwaka, East Godavari, and other districts of Andhra Pradesh were affected.
- Why
- The weather was caused by a low-pressure area centered over Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh.
- Deaths
- Two women died in Petlurivaripalem and Lakshmipuram villages in Palnadu district.
- Deceased
- Nagamma was 63 and Mekala Venkayamma was 60; both were suspected to have died of cardiac arrest.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area was centered over the Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh regions.
- Rain forecast
- Moderate to heavy rain was expected in isolated parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Coastal winds
- Winds of 40–60 kmph were likely along the North Andhra coast.
- Rainfall deficit
- From January 1 to September 9, the state received 236.51 mm against a normal 578.58 mm, a 59.12% shortfall.
- Safety advice
- Residents were told to avoid trees, hoardings, and overflowing streams or canals; fishermen were advised not to enter the sea.