Andhra Pradesh heatwave: Chityala hits 48.3°C, season's highest temperature
Synopsis
Chityala in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district hit 48.3°C on Sunday — the season's highest recorded temperature — as a relentless heatwave scorched 174 mandals across 17 districts above 44°C. With the SDMA warning conditions will worsen through Tuesday and Telangana equally battered, two states are bracing for what could be the most intense heat episode of the year.
Key Takeaways
Chityala (East Godavari) recorded 48.3°C on Sunday, 25 May — the season's highest temperature in Andhra Pradesh .
Tanuku and Piduguralla followed at 48.1°C ; temperatures exceeded 45°C in 13 districts .
Readings above 44°C were logged in 174 mandals across 17 districts .
SDMA MD Prakhar Jain warned the heat will persist for three more days and advised avoiding travel between 11 am and 4 pm .
A severe heatwave is forecast for 50 mandals on Tuesday, 27 May , with a general heatwave across 205 mandals .
In Telangana , 16 of 33 districts hit 45°C or above ; Dummugudem and Dharampuri peaked at 46.3°C .
Chityala in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, recorded a maximum temperature of 48.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 25 May, the highest reading this season as a fierce heatwave continues to grip the state. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed the record, warning that extreme heat is likely to persist for at least three more days.
Record Temperatures Across the State
Tanuku in West Godavari district and Piduguralla in Palnadu district were close behind, each recording 48.1 degrees Celsius. Temperatures exceeded 45 degrees Celsius in 13 districts, while readings above 44 degrees Celsius were logged in 174 mandals across 17 districts.
The heat intensity was particularly severe in 23 mandals of Eluru, 21 in East Godavari, 17 in West Godavari, 16 in Krishna, 15 in Bapatla, 14 in NTR, 13 in Palnadu, 12 in Konaseema, and 11 in Kakinada districts, according to SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain.
What Officials Said
Jain urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid outdoor exposure during peak hours. He specifically advised people to postpone travel between 11 am and 4 pm wherever possible, and stressed that those undertaking essential travel must carry drinking water at all times.
He cautioned that the current level of heat intensity is likely to continue for another three days, making it critical for vulnerable groups — the elderly, children, and outdoor workers — to take precautions.
Forecast: Worse Before It Gets Better
On Monday, 26 May, severe heatwave conditions are forecast in 29 mandals, with a general heatwave likely in 166 mandals. The situation is expected to intensify further on Tuesday, 27 May, when a severe heatwave is projected to affect 50 mandals and a general heatwave to cover 205 mandals.
Temperatures between 45°C and 47°C are forecast for parts of Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Polavaram, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts. Readings between 43°C and 45°C are expected across parts of Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Kakinada, Markapuram, and Nellore.
Telangana Also Under Severe Heat Stress
Neighbouring Telangana is equally affected, with 16 of 33 districts recording maximum temperatures at or above 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Dummugudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and Dharampuri in Jagtial district were the state's hottest spots, both touching 46.3 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad recorded a maximum of 42.1 degrees Celsius.
This comes amid a broader pre-monsoon heat surge across peninsular India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) tracking above-normal temperatures across much of the south and central regions. Relief is contingent on the pace of the southwest monsoon's northward advance.
Point of View
Yet public health infrastructure in rural mandals remains geared for average summers, not extremes. The SDMA's travel advisory is sensible, but it places the burden entirely on individuals; what is less visible is whether district administrations have activated cooling centres, oral rehydration depots, and health worker protocols at scale. With the heatwave forecast to intensify through Tuesday before any relief, the next 72 hours are a stress test for state disaster preparedness — not just a weather event.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest temperature recorded in Andhra Pradesh this season?
Chityala in East Godavari district recorded 48.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 25 May, the highest temperature logged in Andhra Pradesh this season. Tanuku and Piduguralla were close behind at 48.1°C.
How many districts in Andhra Pradesh are affected by the heatwave?
Temperatures exceeded 45°C in 13 districts, while readings above 44°C were recorded across 174 mandals in 17 districts. The most severely affected areas include Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, and Bapatla.
What precautions has the SDMA advised during the heatwave?
SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has urged the public to avoid travel between 11 am and 4 pm wherever possible, and to carry drinking water during any essential outdoor activity. The authority warned that extreme heat is likely to continue for at least three more days.
What is the heatwave forecast for Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday?
On Monday, 26 May, severe heatwave conditions are expected in 29 mandals and a general heatwave in 166 mandals. On Tuesday, 27 May, the situation is forecast to worsen, with a severe heatwave projected for 50 mandals and a general heatwave across 205 mandals.
Is Telangana also affected by the heatwave?
Yes, 16 of Telangana's 33 districts recorded maximum temperatures at or above 45°C on Sunday. Dummugudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Dharampuri in Jagtial were the hottest spots at 46.3°C, while Hyderabad recorded 42.1°C.
