Occurred Nov 3, 2026, 8:27:35 PM UTC

First published Nov 4, 2026, 12:49:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 4, 2026, 12:49:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Lightning is Very Likely to occur over 17 Mandals. Please follow SDMA guidelines.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

A warning reports a high likelihood of lightning across 17 mandals and advises following SDMA guidance. The source does not specify which mandals are affected.

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Affected location: Andhra Pradesh

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Lightning is Very Likely to occur over 17 Mandals. Please follow SDMA guidelines.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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