First published Oct 20, 2026, 9:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 9:06:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Lightning is Likely to occur over tpt-chitvel, tpt-kodur mandals . Please follow SDMA guidelines.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

An Andhra Pradesh SDMA alert reports severe lightning expected in tpt-chitvel and tpt-kodur mandals and advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: tpt-chitvel and tpt-kodur mandals, Andhra Pradesh

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The alert identifies a severe lightning threat in the named mandals, but gives no additional impact or timing details.

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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Lightning is Likely to occur over tpt-chitvel, tpt-kodur mandals . Please follow SDMA guidelines.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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