Mercury soars to 45OC in Prakasam district

Mercury soars to 45OC in Prakasam district
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The day temperatures in Prakasam district touched 45 degrees Celsius on Friday and the heat wave continued to affect the normal life on Friday. 

Ongole: The day temperatures in Prakasam district touched 45 degrees Celsius on Friday and the heat wave continued to affect the normal life on Friday.

The officials of the meteorological department announced that the rise in temperatures will continue for another 24 hours.

Cumbum recorded 45.2 degree Celsius, Yerragindapalem 44.5, Marripudi, Bestavaripet 44.1, Pedda Araveedu 43.7, Podili 43.6, Santanutalapadu, Tarlupadu 43.3, Tripurantakam, Ballikurava 43.2, Darsi, Mundlamuru, Ardhaveedu 43.1 and Pullalacheruvu and Markapur 43 degrees Celsius.

The district headquarters Ongole experienced a temperature of 42.6 degrees C while the average temperature recorded in the district is 41.5 degrees Celsius.

The Medical and Health department requested the public to stay indoors. The officials asked the public to consume more water or home prepared ORS solution (by adding some salt and sugar to water) to protect themselves from dehydration.

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