Trucks engaged in earthwork operations were partially submerged after heavy rain flooded the project site of an under-construction reservoir at Penumaka near Amaravati on Monday.
| Photo Credit: G.N. RAO
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rain in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on June 9 and 10, while light showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely to prevail across the State until June 12.
On Tuesday, moderate to heavy rain is expected in the districts of Palnadu, Prakasam, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and YSR Kadapa, while Markapuram and ASR districts may receive light showers.
Hot and humid conditions will also prevail in other parts of the State. According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), daytime temperatures between 42°C and 43°C are likely to be recorded in some areas in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Polavaram and Eluru. Temperatures may hover between 40°C and 42°C in Central Andhra Pradesh and some northern districts.
On Monday, Parchur in Bapatla district recorded the day’s highest rainfall of 30.25 mm, while other areas in Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Palnadu, Krishna, NTR, Srikakulam received light to moderate showers.
Published – June 09, 2026 09:08 am IST
