The light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms under the influence of cyclonic circulations on Wednesday brought down the maximum day temperatures across Andhra Pradesh, bringing the much-needed relief to people from the sweltering heat.
Several areas in undivided Visakhapatnam, Chittoor, Kadapa, East Godavari, Anantapur and Guntur districts recorded more than 10 mm of rainfall each, according to the State Planning Development Society.
Except Kurnool, no place in the State recorded the maximum day temperature of more than 40 degrees Celsius, said to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Kurnool recorded a maximum temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius.