First published 9/22/2026, 8:31:15 PM · Last updated 9/22/2026, 8:31:15 PM

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.

Andhra-Pradesh-SDMA issued a severe alert for the area 'plv-maredumilli Mandal' reporting a possibility of lightning. The message advises following SDMA guidelines, avoiding trees, towers, poles, fields and open spaces, and seeking shelter in safe buildings.

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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The alert identifies a severe, expected risk of lightning in plv-maredumilli Mandal and gives public-safety guidance to avoid exposed locations and seek shelter.

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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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