First published 9/24/2026, 11:56:15 AM · Last updated 9/24/2026, 11:56:15 AM

Possibility of lightning in elr-polavaram and ntr-gampalagudem mandals (Andhra Pradesh) — Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA

Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA issued a severe alert for a possibility of lightning in elr-polavaram and ntr-gampalagudem mandals. The message advises following SDMA guidelines and, during thunderstorms, avoiding trees, towers, poles, fields, and open spaces and seeking shelter in safe buildings. Urgency in the source is labeled 'Expected.'

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: 6/10How 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The alert warns of possible lightning in specified mandals and gives protective actions (avoid exposed places and seek shelter) from the Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA.

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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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