Light to moderate showers lashed the eastern parts of Prakasam district, bringing some relief to the people from the sweltering heat on May 21 (Sunday).
Mercury level dropped to 31.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday in and around Ongole. Karavadi recorded 7.5 mm of rain followed by Devarampadu(6.75 mm), Ulichi (6.5 mm), Ongole (4.5 mm), Jarugumalli (4 mm), Pelluru(3.75 mm) and S.N.Padu (3.5 mm).
Meanwhile, the weathermen forecast light to moderate rain in the next four days as conditions are favourable for advancement of the southwest monsoon.
