Kadapa and Kurnool resembled a blast furnace on Monday as mercury soared to 43 degree Celsius. Coastal Andhra also recorded above-normal temperatures and it is predicted to touch 40 degree Celsius in the next three days. "We have sent tents, ORS packets and buttermilk to all the spots where MGNREGS labourers work. Even if work is left unfinished, they have been asked to go home when the temperature becomes unbearable," said a section superintendent of Kurnool collectorate.Anantapur town sizzled at 42 degree Celsius, while Tirupati and Nandyal recorded 41 degree Celsius. A senior official said MGNREGS workers have been told to complete work by 10am and go home.Nearly 1,300 water kiosks have been set up in various villages of Kurnool.
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