Lightning advisory for Balayapalle, Gudur and Chillakur valid until 3.55 pm

Andhra Pradesh SDMA has issued a possible-lightning advisory for Balayapalle, Gudur and Chillakur mandals through NDMA SACHET on 25 October 2026. The issuer’s exact affected-area wording is: tpt-balayapalle, nlr-gudur, nlr-chillakur mandals. The advisory applies to these named mandals, rather than every part of a district.

Issued at 12:58:44 pm IST, the warning is effective from 12:55 pm to 3:55 pm IST on 25 October. It describes lightning as possible, with expected urgency and severe severity. It is a forecast advisory, not confirmation that lightning has struck or caused damage.

During thunderstorms, the issuer advises avoiding trees, towers, poles, fields and open spaces, and seeking shelter in safe buildings. Follow SDMA guidance and the stated validity period.

Source: Andhra Pradesh SDMA public alert distributed through NDMA SACHET. Original KROV English summary and Telugu adaptation; validity times and affected areas retained.