First published 9/24/2026, 10:40:15 AM · Last updated 9/24/2026, 10:40:15 AM

There is a possibility of lightning in your area (atp-gummagatta Mandal) — Andhra Pradesh Government

Issuer: Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA. Area: atp-gummagatta Mandal. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Expected. Message: possibility of lightning; during thunderstorms avoid trees, towers, poles, fields, and open spaces; seek shelter in safe buildings. Published 2026-09-24T10:20:36Z.

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: 2/10How 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 SDMA-issued alert warns of possible lightning in atp-gummagatta Mandal and gives protective actions (avoid exposed locations, seek shelter), indicating an immediate-weather hazard for people in the named area.

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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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