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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Visakhapatnam grapples with extreme weather change
The city has been witnessing extreme weather fluctuations for the past week due to the rising temperatures and sudden rainfall. However, despite the high humidity level, the groundwater level has seen a rise to some extent in the city limits. Anandapuram mandal recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7°C in the first half of the day, but the mandal and its surrounding areas also received the highest rainfall of 37 mm in just the last 24 hours (June 7 morning to June 8 morning). While other areas received moderate rains, the morning temperatures were recorded between 35°C and 38°C and relative humidity levels increased to more than 70%. Waltair on Sunday (June 8), recorded a relative humidity of 86%, while the maximum temperature was 34.2°C. The relative humidity at Visakhapatnam Airport was 67%, while the maximum temperature was 35.6°C. The weather fluctuations began after the onset of the southwest monsoon in the last week of May, during which the city was struggling with unbearable humidity, causing excessive sweating and dehydration, especially among women and the elderly. Meanwhile, the AP Disaster Management Authority said that the humid-heat conditions would be severe in the north coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday (June 9) and the maximum temperature may touch 41-42°C in isolated places. However, light to moderate rains are likely in the south coastal Andhra Pradesh that day. Although the maximum temperatures recorded in the last few days have been between 32°C and 36°C, residents are facing a heat index of 40°C to 45°C due to high humidity levels. So what is heat index, Emeritus Professor Prof. O.S.R.U. Bhanu Kumar, Andhra University, speaking to The Hindu said, 'People may perceive high relative humidity (RH) levels as high temperatures, but that is not true. For example, if the temperature at a particular place (Visakhapatnam beach) is 30°Celsius, people living in that area will perceive it as 40°C due to high RH levels. This is called the heat index'. For comfort, RH levels should be below 40-45%. The high RH values persist even after the onset of the southwest monsoon, and it may continue till June, Prof. Kumar added. High humidity levels lead to two things - rains and excessive sweating. Humidity in the air can be measured by four parameters, including RH values. If the RH value is high, the weather will be humid and thunderstorms will occur in the evenings, he said.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Unable to run': Retired bank employee from Visakhapatnam falls to bullets in Pahalgam terror attack
VISAKHAPATNAM/NELLORE: Two residents of Andhra Pradesh were among the 26 civilians killed in the Chandramouli had travelled to Kashmir on April 18 with his wife, J Naga Mani, and two other family members. The group was staying in Srinagar and visiting tourist locations across the region. On April 22, they went to Pahalgam as part of their itinerary. According to Mouli's brother-in-law, Kumar Raja, the group reached Pahalgam around 1:30 pm. 'While the others managed to flee, Mouli, who had a heart problem, could not run fast. He was chased and shot dead by the attackers,' Kumar Raja said. He added that the family initially presumed him missing but later found his body at the site. Mouli is survived by his wife and two daughters, both of whom are settled in the United States. The family plans to shift the body to Kanaka Durga Hospital, near the Zilla Parishad office in Visakhapatnam. His daughters are expected to arrive by Thursday evening, and the funeral is likely to be held on Friday. Naidu announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia to two victims of Pahalgam terror attack On Wednesday night, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu arrived at Visakhapatnam Airport to receive Mouli's mortal remains and paid his respects. He also interacted with the bereaved family and others who were part of the tour. 'Mouli's friend Seshidhar described the sequence of events. It was deeply disturbing to hear how helpless they felt,' the Chief Minister said. He added, 'In such moments, we must stand united as a nation. We must support each other and respond to the call for national unity.' Naidu announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of both victims. Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat, MLAs, and others were present. S Madhusudan, the other victim, was a senior architect with IBM and a native of Kavali. He had been on vacation with his family, who are based in Bengaluru. Madhusudan was the son of S Tirupalu and Padma, residents of Kavali in Nellore district. His mortal remains were flown to Chennai and are expected to reach Kavali by Wednesday evening. Given the health condition of his elderly parents, the family initially chose to withhold the news from them. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed condolences and said he had coordinated with the Visakhapatnam District Collector to ensure proper transportation arrangements for the deceased. He directed all airlines to extend full cooperation in coordination with state governments and local authorities.
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Andhra CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for victims of Pahalgam attack
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Two residents of Andhra Pradesh, a retired bank employee, JS Chandramouli and an IT professional, Madhusudan from Kavali, were among 26 who were killed in Pahalgam. "Reaffirming the state's commitment to national security, CM Naidu announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the two killed from Andhra Pradesh -- Chandramouli and IT professional Madhusudan from Kavali," the release said. The Chief Minister arrived in Visakhapatnam late Wednesday night to pay tribute to retired bank employee JS Chandramouli, one of the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. Chandramouli, a native of Andhra Pradesh, was among those killed in the assault. CM Naidu received Chandramouli's mortal remains at Visakhapatnam Airport, where he offered floral tributes and consoled the bereaved family. Accompanied by Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu, state Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, and Visakhapatnam MP Sribharat, the Chief Minister walked alongside the funeral vehicle for a distance, the release said. Addressing the media, Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack in the strongest terms and emphasised national unity in the face of such threats. He stated that eyewitness accounts revealed Chandramouli had tried to flee before being gunned down, describing the attack as an organised and premeditated act of terror. "This is not just an attack on individuals but an assault on India's integrity and peace," said the Chief Minister. He noted that India had recently seen peaceful elections and growing employment opportunities, especially in Kashmir, making such attacks all the more heinous. "This is a time for unity. I appeal to every citizen to support the Union Government's efforts in safeguarding the country. Anyone attempting to destabilise our nation will face the strictest consequences," he said. Naidu stressed the importance of public vigilance and urged citizens to act like intelligence officers by reporting suspicious activities. He also raised concerns about the timing of the attack, noting it coincided with the US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India and the Prime Minister's foreign tour. The Chief Minister assured that Andhra Pradesh, with its long coastline, would remain on high alert and that coordination between the state and union governments would be strengthened. "India is destined to rise to the top globally by 2047. Such attacks are the desperate attempts of forces trying to derail our progress," he concluded. The entire nation stands united in grief and determination to defeat terrorism in all its forms, CM noted.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Terror attack: Naidu extends solidarity with PM Centre
Visakhapatnam: It should be the last day for those who indulged in such heinous acts, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said after paying tributes to the mortal remains of JS Chandra Mouli, who was killed in the recent terror attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir. After arriving at Visakhapatnam Airport on Wednesday late in the evening, the Chief Minister paid tributes to the terror attack victim and consoled the bereaved family members who got emotional when the mortal remains of Chandra Mouli landed in Visakhapatnam. The CM enquired about the incident by interacting with the family members of the deceased. 'Those who impact the nation's integrity would not be spared. It is unfortunate to note that the horrific terror attack happened at a time when Jammu and Kashmir witnessed signs of development. The Centre is quite capable of facing the terror attacks and the leadership will tackle it,' the Chief Minister said, adding that people should also be aware of their surroundings and inform the Intelligence in case they find anything suspicious. For long, the Chief Minister said, India has been fighting against terrorism. Instead of supporting the country, some of the other nations are blocking the peace-making attempts, he remarked. w10 lakh ex gratia announced 'A total of three couples from Andhra Pradesh were in Kashmir during the attack and the men were targeted. The government is extending Rs 10 lakh ex gratia to the deceased families each and it would extend all possible support to them,' Naidu said. Speaking about the security of the nation, the Chief Minister said it is time to stay alert and anything suspicious would not be spared. With the support of the Centre, the state will extend support and coordinate in security aspects, he added. Bestowing the national flag on the mortal remains of the deceased, the Chief Minister pledged support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam to protect the country's sovereignty and sought severe action against the terrorists. Chandra Mouli, a retired bank officer, was one of the 26 persons killed by the terrorists in Pahalgam. According to Chandra Mouli's family members, he went to Kashmir for a tour with his wife and some of the relatives and was supposed to return on April 25. Luckily, the rest of his co-travellers are reported to be safe. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat, MLAs PGVR Naidu (Ganababu), Sundarapu Vijay Kumar, P Vishnu Kumar Raju, MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, among others, accompanied the CM in offering condolences to the bereaved family members.
