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# Heatwave alert sounded in Srikakulam as temperatures cross 42°C

Published - May 21, 2026 07:26 pm IST

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Farman Ahmad Khan, Srikakulam Incharge Collector | Photo Credit: U SUBRAMANYAM

Srikakulam in-charge Collector Farman Ahmad Khan on Thursday asked people to protect themselves for the coming one week as summer heat is said to peak as per the projection of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

He said that the temperatures would higher in several mandals such as Hiramandalam, L.N. Peta, Saravakota, Patapatnam and Burja which are already witnessing high temperatures.

Published - May 21, 2026 07:26 pm IST

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