Day temperatures have gone up significantly in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam districts

Early summer heat hits Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in Andhra Pradesh, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius.

Day temperatures have gone up significantly in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in Andhra Pradesh; thanks to the impact of early summer in February third week itself. The temperature was around 30 degrees Celsius till February first week but it steadily reached 33 degrees Celsius, making people to feel the heat of the summer.

A majority of the people preferred to remain indoors between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. when the heat was at peak stage almost every day, during the past fews days. As per the observations of Indian Meteorological Department, the temperatures could go up to 38 degrees Celsius in next few weeks.

In the absence of urban forestry and lack of sufficient greenery within the cities, the temperatures are causing trouble to the people. Vizianagaram municipal corporation which is anticipating depletion of groundwater with the impact of summer, is giving importance for repairs of all hand pumps in public places. It is also concentrating on repairs of major pipelines in all the places en route between Vizianagaram and Thatipudi reservoir which is the main source of water for the Fort City. With the impact of summer heat, almost all major rivers including Vamsadhara, Nagavali and others are receiving thin inflows from their catchment areas.