First published 9/23/2026, 10:51:15 AM · Last updated 9/23/2026, 10:51:15 AM

Lightning possibility / thunderstorm safety advisory issued for mandals in Andhra Pradesh

Issuer: Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA. Areas named: elr-velairpadu, knl-kosigi, elr-buttayagudem, ndl-pagidyala mandals. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Expected. Advises avoiding trees, towers, poles, fields, and open spaces during thunderstorms and seeking shelter in safe buildings. Published 2026-09-23T10:29:40.000Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A state disaster management authority has issued a severe-level advisory about the possibility of lightning for specific mandals and gives immediate personal-safety guidance (avoid exposed locations; seek shelter).

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Sources

There is a possibility of lightning in your area. During thunderstorms, avoid trees, towers, poles, fields, and open spaces. Seek shelter in safe buildings - Andhra Pradesh Government.

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