There was no respite from sweltering heat in Andhra Pradesh on May 21 (Sunday) even as many parts of the State recorded light to heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours.
The maximum temperatures in the coastal districts slightly came down following the rain late on Saturday, while the mercury level in Rayalaseema districts continued to hover around 40 degrees Celsius. Seven mandals including six in Kadapa district experienced heatwave conditions.
Kadapa recorded the State’s highest maximum temperature of 41.4 degrees Celsius.