Extreme Heat, Power Cuts Follow Storm Chaos in Vijayawada; Banana Crops Damaged
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- •Vijayawada recorded temperatures of 44.4°C on May 25, 2026, with similar highs expected on May 26 and 27.
- •Strong winds on May 24 damaged 17 electric poles and four transformers in Ramavarappadu, causing widespread power cuts.
- •Municipal data shows 35 trees, 42 flex boards, one board, and one LED display were felled or damaged by the storm and cleared by Monday morning.
- •Banana plantations in Yanamalakaduru were severely damaged by the storm, impacting local farmers.
- •Sixty workers were deployed to repair damaged infrastructure amid extreme heat conditions.
- •The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation are actively coordinating relief and restoration efforts.
Vijayawada residents endured a punishing combination of extreme heat, power disruptions, and storm-related damage on Monday, May 25, 2026, as temperatures soared to 44.4°C, the highest recorded in the city in recent days. The intense heatwave followed light showers and thunderstorms on Sunday evening, which had provided temporary relief. According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), Vijayawada Central and East recorded 44.4°C, Vijayawada North recorded 43.8°C, and the western part of the city recorded 44°C. Weather officials have forecasted similar high temperatures to persist through Tuesday and Wednesday, exacerbating the challenges faced by residents and authorities alike.
