VISAKHAPATNAM — Several districts in northern Andhra Pradesh are experiencing a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures consistently above 40 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for multiple mandals, indicating continued severe heat conditions. According to reports, the districts of Anakapalli, Kakinada, Eluru, and Krishna are among those significantly impacted by the elevated temperatures. On April 16, Anakapalli district recorded a high of 42.5 degrees Celsius, while Kakinada reached 42.3 degrees Celsius. Visakhapatnam also experienced high temperatures, with the airport area recording 40.6 degrees Celsius and the city area at 38.6 degrees Celsius.