27 C Andhra Pradesh / The Economic Times
A series of road accidents occurred on National Highway 16 near Ongole. Five people died, and eight others were seriously injured. The accidents involved multiple vehicles, including trucks, a poultry vehicle, a harvester, and a car. The first accident happened early Sunday morning. Police suspect negligent driving and poor road conditions contributed to the crashes.
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority predicts severe heat waves. Thirty mandals will experience intense heat. Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Srikakulam districts are most affected. Sixty-seven other mandals will face heat wave conditions. On Saturday, Ravipadu recorded the highest temperature at 43.7 degrees Celsius. Many locations exceeded 41 degrees Celsius. People are advised to take precautions.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has initiated an inquiry following reports that some students missed their JEE exam in Pendurthi due to delays caused by his convoy. He has directed Visakhapatnam police to investigate the traffic situation during the convoy's movement and ensure minimal disruption to the public.