VISAKHAPATNAM: The city recorded 43 degrees Celsius on Monday, the third highest temperature since 2011. In the last two years, mecury levels in Vizag have not crossed the 40 degree mark. The sweltering heat and profuse sweating gave a hard time to the citizens as almost all the busy junctions of the city wore a deserted look through out the day. “Usually, the city records the highest temperature of the year in June. But, this year, the mercury level has crossed 40 degree mark in May itself,” said the weathermen.
Highest temp in last 5 years
2011 : June 12- 36.8 (Waltair) 37.8 (Airport)
2012: June 4- 44.6 (airport) June 13- 37.4 (waltair)
2013: May 26- 47 (airport) May 28- 38 (waltair)
2014: June 13- 43 (airport) June 13-40.4 (waltair)
2015: Jul 6- 39.4 (airport) Jul 7- 39 (waltair)
2016: March 20- 37.8
(Temperature in degrees Celsius)