The India Meteorological Department’s Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam has forecast heavy rainfall and squally winds across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh over the next few days, attributing the spell to a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coasts.

The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level and is tilting southwestwards with height. The system is likely to become more marked over the next two to three days, the Centre said in a bulletin issued on Thursday (July 2, 2026).

Heavy rainfall has been forecast at isolated places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts, with the warning extended to Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Eluru districts on Friday. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at many places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam through the weekend, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places.

The Centre has advised fishermen against venturing into the sea off the Andhra Pradesh coast, where squally winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are expected to ease to 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, over the next four days. Ocean current alerts have also been sounded for stretches of the coast in East Godavari, Guntur, Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam and West Godavari districts, and harbour and marine operations have been advised to exercise caution.

Localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas and disruption to traffic in urban centres are among the likely impacts, the bulletin said. The public has been advised to check for traffic congestion before travel and avoid low-lying and vulnerable structures.

Light rain fell across parts of Andhra Pradesh between 8.30 a.m. and noon on Friday (July 3, 2026), data from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics showed. Gamparai in Peda Bayalu mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district recorded the highest, at 3 mm, followed by Naidu Colony in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district at 2.75 mm and Kilagada in Munchingi Puttu mandal of ASR district at 2.5 mm. Elsewhere, readings stayed at 2 mm or below, with Pithapuram and Kovvur at 1.5 mm each and several places in Vizianagaram, ASR, Anakapalli and Eluru districts between 1.25 mm and 0.75 mm.

Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts saw intense heatwave conditions on Friday (June 5, 2026), with temperatures crossing the 40 degrees Celsius mark for the second time this season. The mercury climbed to its highest so far this year, bringing severe discomfort to residents across the region.

According to data from the State government’s automated weather stations, Anakapalli district recorded some of the highest temperatures in Andhra Pradesh. Vechalam in Devarapalli recorded 43.89 degrees Celsius, followed by Makavarapalem at 43.74 degrees Celsius, Bhalighattam in the Narsipatnam region at 43.36 degrees Celsius and Devarapalli at 42.84 degrees Celsius.

Several other places in Anakapalli district also faced extreme heat, with temperatures between 41 and 42 degrees Celsius. They included Madugula, Chodavaram, Cheedikada, Kannuripalem (Kasimkota) and Pamulavaka (Kotlavuratla). Other places, including Seethayyapeta (Butchayyapeta), Pedaboddepalli and K. Kotapadu, recorded more than 40 degrees Celsius. Temperatures hovered around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius at many places.

In Visakhapatnam district, Padmanabham was the hottest place, recording 41.62 degrees Celsius around 1 p.m. Akkireddipalem in Pendurthi followed closely at 41.51 degrees Celsius.

Other parts of the city also reported high temperatures. Anandapuram recorded 39.09 degrees Celsius, while Simhachalam registered 39 degrees Celsius. Gajuwaka recorded 38.88 degrees Celsius, followed by Maharanipeta at 37.5 degrees Celsius. Arilova reported a comparatively lower 36.8 degrees Celsius.

Apart from the soaring temperatures, residents complained of unusually high humidity, which made conditions very uncomfortable. Commuters, street vendors, traffic police personnel, office-goers and daily wage workers bore the brunt of the heat. Many residents said the humidity was noticeable as early as 9 a.m., making outdoor activity difficult through the day.

Unable to bear the scorching heat and humidity, many people stayed indoors. Water and buttermilk kiosks across the city saw a steady flow of customers.

Meanwhile, parents have begun to worry about schools reopening. Several urged the government to consider delaying the start of the academic year, noting that temperatures have stayed above 40 degrees Celsius through the past week. Some private schools are due to reopen from Monday (June 8, 2026), and parents are anxious about children travelling to and from school in the heat.