Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Temperatures Rise Sharply Amid Dry Westerly Winds
Temperatures became much hotter in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.
Bapatla had the biggest temperature increase, rising by 5.1°C.
Ongole and Kavali were the hottest places listed, at 39.3°C.
Nellore reached 39°C.
Visakhapatnam reached 37.4°C.
Hot winds made Beach Road in Visakhapatnam mostly empty at noon.
Weather officials said dry weather and winds from the west caused the rise.
They said these conditions may continue until a weather system forms over the Bay of Bengal.
Maximum day temperatures in Andhra Pradesh rose by up to 5.1°C on Tuesday.
Bapatla recorded the highest rise, while Ongole and Kavali reached 39.3°C.
Nellore recorded 39°C, and Visakhapatnam reached 37.4°C.
Hot winds left Visakhapatnam’s Beach Road largely deserted at noon.
The India Meteorological Department attributed the heat to dry weather and westerly winds.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and senior scientist Dr S. Karunasagar provided the assessment.
- What
- Maximum day temperatures rose by as much as 5.1°C across monitored locations in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Tuesday; officials said the conditions could continue for several more days.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Bapatla, Ongole, Kavali, Nellore and Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- Dry weather and westerly winds caused the temperature increase; conditions may change when a system forms over the Bay of Bengal.
- Highest temperature rise
- Bapatla recorded a 5.1°C increase.
- Highest recorded temperature
- Ongole and Kavali each recorded 39.3°C.
- Nellore temperature
- Nellore recorded 39°C, up 4°C.
- Visakhapatnam temperature
- Visakhapatnam recorded 37.4°C, up 4.6°C.
- Weather conditions
- Dry weather and westerly winds prevailed.
- Expected duration
- The conditions may continue for several more days.
- Possible change
- A system forming over the Bay of Bengal could alter the conditions.