Lightning advisory for Nagayalanka and Bantumilli, valid until 9:05 am IST

Andhra Pradesh SDMA has issued a lightning advisory for the mandals identified as “krs-nagayalanka, krs-bantumilli”. Issued at 7:04:11 am IST on October 24, 2026, the warning is effective from 7:05 am until 9:05 am IST that morning. It applies to the named mandals, rather than the entire district.

The advisory classifies lightning as possible, with expected urgency and severe severity. It is a forecast warning, not confirmation that lightning has struck or caused an incident.

During thunderstorms, the state government's alert advises people to avoid trees, towers, poles, fields and open spaces and seek shelter in safe buildings. Follow SDMA guidance during the stated validity period.

Source: Andhra Pradesh SDMA alert distributed through NDMA SACHET. KROV English/Telugu adaptation; all times are IST, October 24, 2026.