Archive · 19 Sep 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Andhra Pradesh; Fishermen Warned
The India Meteorological Department says a storm system is forming over the Bay of Bengal.
It may become stronger over the next few days.
Heavy or extremely heavy rain is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh beginning September 21.
The system may reach the coast near southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh around September 23.
Officials have warned people to stay alert.
Fishermen have been told not to go to sea until September 25 because strong winds are possible.
Two women working in a field died after being struck by lightning in Parvathipuram district.
The government said it would provide assistance to their families.
Two agricultural workers died after lightning struck them in Venkatapuram village, Parvathipuram district, on Saturday.
A low-pressure area formed over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas.
The system is expected to intensify into a depression on September 21 and a deep depression on September 22.
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Srikakulam and parts of Andhra Pradesh from September 21, with the system reaching the coast around September 23.
Authorities issued a high alert, established a 24-hour control room, cancelled official leave and barred fishermen from entering the sea until September 25.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Andhra Pradesh and Srikakulam district authorities, fishermen, and residents; two agricultural workers were killed by lightning.
- What
- A developing weather system is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, while authorities prepare for possible impacts.
- When
- The low-pressure area formed on Saturday; intensification is forecast for September 21 and 22, with coastal impact around September 23 and a sea-fishing restriction through September 25.
- Where
- The system formed over the north Andaman Sea and is expected to move toward the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal near the south Odisha–north Andhra Pradesh coast; lightning deaths occurred in Venkatapuram village, Parvathipuram district.
- Why
- The alert and preparedness measures were issued because of the forecast rainfall, possible strong coastal winds and the system’s expected intensification.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area formed over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas.
- Forecast track
- The system is expected to move west-northwest toward the Bay of Bengal and the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh coast.
- Expected intensity
- It may become a depression on September 21 and a deep depression on September 22.
- Rainfall warning
- Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in Srikakulam district from September 21.
- Coastal winds
- Winds may gust at 50–60 kmph along the coast.
- Fishermen advisory
- Fishermen were told not to venture into the sea until September 25.
- Emergency response
- A 24-hour disaster management control room was established at the Srikakulam Collectorate.
- Lightning deaths
- Varada Ramalakshmi and Gorle Lakshmi, both aged 50, died in a field in Venkatapuram village.