AP heatwave toll rises to 246, after 84 more people succumb

The heatwave toll in Andhra Pradesh increased to 246, after 84 more people succumbed across the state today, according to a senior official of the AP Disaster Management Department.
As per information available from different districts until 7.15 pm, 84 more people lost their lives today due to heatwave, the official said.
Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh recorded the most number of deaths at 57, followed by Visakhapatnam 53 and Vizianagaram 40, he said.
He said 162 people had died due to heatwave across the state as per information available until 10 pm last night.
The toll pertains to the period from May 18 until 7.15 pm for the state of Andhra Pradesh, the official said.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue until Monday in nine districts of Andhra Pradesh.