Vijayawada:A cyclonic system moving along the eastern central Arabian Sea is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to Andhra Pradesh over the next two days, according to the AP State Disaster Management Organisation.
The cyclone is progressing from the coasts of North Karnataka-Goa toward coastal Andhra Pradesh and will extend up to 3.1 kilometres above sea level, said Ronanki Kurmanath, managing director of the AP State Disaster Management Organisation.
“We are anticipating cloudy conditions with scattered heavy rainfall throughout the state,” Ronanki Kurmanath said in a press statement. “Winds may reach speeds of 40-50 kilometres per hour, creating potentially hazardous conditions.”
Authorities have issued safety advisories, urging residents to avoid standing near hoardings, trees and dilapidated structures. The Disaster Management Organisation emphasised the need for heightened vigilance during thunderstorms.
The forecast indicates heavy rainfall across the state on Thursday, with Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Guntur, Krishna, NTR, Palnadu and Bapatla districts likely to experience substantial precipitation.
By Friday, the Alluri Sitarama Raju district may see moderate to heavy downpours, while light to moderate rain is expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, NTR, Palnadu, Nandyal, Kurnool, Anantapur, YSR Kadapa, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. The remaining districts are forecasted to receive light rain accompanied by thundershowers.
