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The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
APSDMA launches ‘Smart Heat Alert Card' that gives real-time temperatures and dos and don'ts
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has launched a 'Smart Heat Alert Card', available both in physical and online formats, to provide citizens with timely and critical heatwave information, and to ensure public safety during heatwaves. Launching the card at the APSDMA office at Tadepalli on May 17, Saturday, G. Jayalakshmi, Special Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, said the initiative is aimed at empowering every citizen with the knowledge and resources to protect themselves against heatwave risks. The card features a QR code, a list of dos and don'ts and an explanatory on four colour-coded heat risk levels. After receiving the card, once an individual scans the QR code from their mobile phone, the APSDMA website comes up with the realtime temperature in their location presented in a colour-coded box. If the temperature is below 35 degree Celsius, the colour that appears is blue (safe), if it is between 35 and 40 degree Celsius, then it is yellow (be alert), if the temperature is between 41 and 44 degree Celsius, then it is orange (be prepared) and if it is 45 degree Celsius or more, it is red (extreme danger). While distributing these cards along with buttermilk and water bottles to citizens in Tadepalli and surrounding areas, the Chief Secretary emphasised the importance of staying informed about dos and don'ts during extreme heat conditions. She also encouraged citizens to call the APSDMA tollfree numbers, 1070/1800-425-0101, available 24/7, in case of any emergencies during summers. APSDMA Managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath said one can not only get live updates through the QR code but also guidelines to stay safe. He said the card is part of their ongoing efforts to protect citizens from the dangers of heatwaves. The APSDMA has forwarded the card to all the district administrations, who would later put it in public places and popularise it through online mediums as well.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Mercury crosses 43 Degrees Celsius at four places
Vijayawada: Temperature levels increased further in the State on Monday. More than 43 degrees Celsius reported in four places and more than 42 degrees Celsius reported at three places. Kakani village in Narasaraopet mandal registered the highest temperature in the State with 43.7 degrees Celsius. Inkollu village of Bapatla mandal and Juvvinigunta village of Prakasam district recorded 43.5 degrees Celsius and 43.3 degrees respectively. Moguluru village of NTR district recorded 43.1 degrees Celsius. Four places recorded more than 42 degrees Celsius and 116 places reported more than 41 degrees Celsius in the State. The mercury levels are gradually increasing with each passing day forcing the elderly people, sick and children to stay indoors during daytime. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has predicted severe heatwaves in 22 mandals and heat waves in 36 mandals on Tuesday. The APSDMA has suggested the people to be cautious due to increasing temperature levels and take precautions while going out in the scorching heat.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Scorching heat grips the State, temperature soars above 400C
Vijayawada: As the State is passing the midsummer, more than 40 degrees Celsius temperature is recorded in 140 places in the State on Sunday. The highest temperature of 42.2 degrees Celsius recorded at two places. Peddadornala village of Dornala mandal and Jaggilibonthu village of Pathapatnam mandal in Srikakulam district registered the highest temperature. More than 41 degrees temperature reported in eight places in the State, which is reeling under scorching heat and heat waves. Ojili in Tirupati district, Yerrampeta on ASR district, Penuganchiprolu of NTR district, Pipally of Chittoor district, Palther village of Badangi district, Vizianagaram district, Krosuru of Palnadu district, Narmalapadu village of Karempudi mandal, Palnadu district and Navagam village of Palakonda mandal and Parvathipuram Manyam district reported more 41 to 42.8 degrees Celsius. Due to Sunday, most people stayed at homes. Besides, more than 40 degrees temperature reported in 11 places and 38-39 degrees Celsius reported in 10 places. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) forecast 42-43 degrees Celsius may be reported in some parts of AP on Monday. APSDMA Managing Director Ronaki Kurmanath, on Sunday, said that severe heatwave conditions will prevail in 29 mandals on Monday. Six mandals in Srikakulam district, nine mandals in Vizianagaram, 10 mandals in Parvathipuram manyam district, three mandals in Kakinada and one mandal in East Godavari will experience severe heat waves on Monday. Besides, 41 mandals may face heat wave conditions in the state. Kurmanath suggested people to take precautions while going outside in high temperatures. He also suggested people to wear cap or tie a kerchief to cover their ears and head, adding that people suffering from blood pressure and diabetes not to go outside in the high temperature to avoid health complications. Due to closure of educational institutions, traffic is also less in morning and evening hours in cities like Vijayawada.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority's heat wave action plan aims to reduce adverse impacts of extreme heat
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has unveiled the Heat Wave Action Plan 2025 , outlining measures to tackle extreme temperatures in the state. The plan proposes activating cooling centers such as public buildings, malls, temples, and schools, as well as temporary night shelters for those without housing or access to water and electricity. Additionally, the plan suggests expanding access to shaded areas for outdoor workers, slum communities, and other vulnerable sections of the population. Electronic scrolling boards will be set up to display temperature and forecasts at junctions and public places, and working hours under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) will be rescheduled to avoid intense heat. The plan also recommends ensuring the availability of shade, drinking water, and ORS packets at bus stands and auto stands. The APSDMA has prepared the Heat Action Plan 2025 with short, medium, and long-term goals and strategies to provide a framework for implementing, coordinating, and evaluating extreme heat response activities. The plan will be implemented in three phases: pre-heatwave season (January to February), heatwave season (March to July), and post-heatwave season (August to December). Key components include monitoring climate conditions, identifying vulnerable populations, and building capacity among healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to heat-related illnesses . The APSDMA has emphasized the need for a coordinated multi-agency approach to manage heat waves, moving beyond operational-level management to a strategic level with clear roles and responsibilities. At present, the problem of heat waves is being managed at an operational level, but needs to be managed at a strategic level with clear roles and responsibilities in managing heat waves.
