Mercury tops 40°C again in Vizag and Anakapalli, Vechalam hottest at 43.89°C
Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts in India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 43°C. This marks the second time this season that temperatures have crossed the 40°C threshold.
Why it matters
Extreme heat events pose significant public health risks and highlight the growing impact of climate change on regional weather patterns.
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.
The article is a factual report based on meteorological data.
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