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Mantralayam Records Rayalaseema’s Highest Temperature at 38.4°C
Rayalaseema has been very hot in many places.
On Saturday, Mantralayam had the highest reported temperature, at 38.4°C.
Panyam was almost as hot, at 38.3°C.
Many other towns also had temperatures of 36°C or more.
The report says rainfall has been deficient, which it links to the El Niño effect.
The heat is causing problems for sweet-orange orchards and other crops.
Mantralayam in Kurnool district recorded Rayalaseema’s highest temperature on Saturday at 38.4°C.
Panyam in Nandyal district reached 38.3°C, while Sanjamala and Pagidyala recorded 38.2°C.
Several areas in Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool and Nandyal districts recorded temperatures of 36°C or higher.
The report links the region’s rising temperatures to deficient rainfall following the El Niño effect.
High temperatures are adversely affecting sweet-orange orchards and other horticulture crops.
- Who
- Residents and horticulture growers across Rayalaseema are affected; weather scientist Dr. M. Narayana Swamy provided some district readings.
- What
- Mantralayam recorded the highest temperature in the region, at 38.4°C, amid broadly high temperatures.
- Where
- Rayalaseema, including Mantralayam in Kurnool district.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- The report attributes the rising temperatures to deficient rainfall following the El Niño effect.
Reported weather conditions
Reported agricultural effects
High temperatures
Reported weather conditions
Temperature readings show widespread heat, with Mantralayam reaching 38.4°C and several other places exceeding 36°C.
Reported agricultural effects
The article reports that the high temperatures are adversely affecting sweet-orange orchards and other horticulture crops.
Key facts
- Highest reading
- 38.4°C in Mantralayam, Kurnool district
- Date reference
- Saturday; no calendar date given
- Nandyal district high
- Panyam recorded 38.3°C
- Other Nandyal readings
- Sanjamala and Pagidyala recorded 38.2°C
- Wider pattern
- Several locations across the named districts recorded 36°C or higher
- Reported agricultural impact
- Sweet-orange orchards and other horticulture crops are being adversely affected
Sources
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