Summary:
The highest maximum temperatures of coastal Andhra Pradesh, which had hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for the last several days, shot up to new record temperatures.
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Conditions similar to a heat wave prevailed in several parts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday with several places recording temperatures over 43 degrees Celsius.
This was on a particular day when the Cyclone Yaas crossed the coast in Odisha.
As per weather forecast, there was no major impact of the very severe cyclonic storm on north-coastal Andhra Pradesh, even in the Odisha-bordering Ichchapuram area.
But almost all parts of the state recorded above normal temperatures for the season on Wednesday.
The sudden spurt in temperatures was mainly attributed to Cyclone Yaas sapping moisture in the region.
The highest maximum temperatures of coastal Andhra Pradesh, which had hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for the last several days, shot up to new record temperatures.
Gajuwaka in Visakhapatnam for the first time recorded about 42 degrees Celsius this season, which was said to be the highest in the last 43 years.
The last time the city crossed 42 degrees Celsius was on May 19, 1978.
Officials heaved a sigh of relief with no impact of the cyclone on the state.
District officials had made alternative arrangements for power and oxygen supply in view of the pandemic.
Special commissioner, state disaster management authority, K Kannababu said above normal temperatures would continue for the next four days.