IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Andhra Pradesh Due to Cyclonic Storm Over Bay of Bengal by October 26
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A low-pressure area over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
The system formed at 5.30 am on Friday under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal.
Cyclonic System Expected to Intensify Over Three Days
According to the IMD, the system is expected to intensify into a depression over the same region on October 24, followed by a deep depression on October 25.
By the morning of October 26, it is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal.
The system is then expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify further as it approaches the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts over the following two days, the IMD said.
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast scattered heavy rainfall across the state over the next four days under the influence of the northeast monsoon.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said cloudy weather, moderate rainfall and lightning were likely on Friday. He urged residents to remain alert and take precautions, warning them against standing under trees or near large hoardings during thunderstorms.
District-Wise Rainfall Forecast
On Friday, moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning is likely at isolated places in Vizianagaram, Manyam, Alluri, Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor and Tirupati districts.
Light to moderate rainfall with lightning is forecast at isolated places in Srikakulam, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore, Nandyal and Sri Sathya Sai districts. The remaining districts are likely to receive light rainfall.
On Saturday, isolated places in Alluri, Krishna, Bapatla, Nellore, Kadapa and Chittoor districts are likely to receive moderate rainfall with lightning. The rest of the state is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall.
Several Areas Record Heavy Rainfall
Several parts of Andhra Pradesh recorded significant rainfall until 5 pm on Thursday, according to the available data.
Alivelumangapuram in Tirupati district recorded the highest rainfall at 87.5 mm, followed by Dagadarthi in Nellore district at 57.2 mm and Kavali at 53.3 mm.
Other areas that received substantial rainfall included Chittoor Urban (51.5 mm), Obulavaripalle in Tirupati district (50.4 mm), Pennepalle (45.7 mm), Renigunta (41.2 mm) and Puttur (40.5 mm).
