The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. Coastal regions are expected to face intense rain and strong winds today, with rough sea conditions also anticipated.
As of early Saturday morning, the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a depression, located near latitude 17.5 degrees north and longitude 84.5 degrees east. The system is moving west and northwest and is expected to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, near Kalingapatnam, around midnight.
The IMD predicts continuous light to moderate rains with heavier showers likely throughout the day. Coastal districts, including Vijayawada, are already experiencing significant disruptions. Bhimavaram in West Godavari has seen continuous rainfall since Friday evening, leading to road inundation. Vijayawada has also faced heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and prompting the district administration to declare a school holiday.
The weather system is causing squally conditions with wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h over the Bay of Bengal. These winds are expected to intensify, reaching up to 65 km/h off the north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts.
R. Kurmanadh, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), warned that coastal areas will receive heavy rainfall today along with strong surface winds. Isolated heavy rain is expected in districts including Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Visakhapatnam. He advised residents to stay alert for potential flooding, overflowing canals, and uprooted power lines.
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has also issued a warning about potential river swelling in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the next two days. Increased water flow is expected into reservoirs such as Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam, Thottapalli, and others. The CWC has called for water discharge following standard operating procedures to manage the increased water levels and inform downstream areas.
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