Summer Sets in Over AP, Mercury Touches 40°C
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Summary
The temperature rose by 6.5 degrees Celsius in Kavali. Parts of the Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh recorded the maximum temperatures between 38°C and 39°C on Friday -- two to four degrees above normal -- surpassing Thursday’s maximum day temperatures.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle (RSS)
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right