14 hrs ago

APSDMA Forecasts Coastal Andhra Rains Amid Surface Trough

Weather officials have spotted a long band of unsettled air near the Bay of Bengal.

They also found another swirling weather system near the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

These systems may bring rain to coastal parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Nandyal, Anantapur, Chittoor and Tirupati may get light or moderate rain.

Thunderstorms are also possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Other districts may receive scattered light rain.

Officials asked people to be careful during storms.

They especially warned about lightning and strong winds.

Key facts

Weather system: A trough formed along the western Bay of Bengal.
Trough path: It extends from Karnataka through Tamil Nadu to the southeast Bay of Bengal.
Additional system: A surface circulation was noted over the Odisha-West Bengal coasts.
Expected conditions: Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
Affected areas: Coastal districts, Nandyal, Anantapur, Chittoor and Tirupati.
Other districts: Scattered light rainfall is possible.
Safety advice: Residents were told to stay alert for lightning strikes and strong winds.

thehansindia.com · 14 hrs ago