Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Issues Rain Alert Over Bay of Bengal System
A low-pressure weather system has formed over the Bay of Bengal.
It is near South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh.
The system may bring moderate to heavy rain to North Andhra Pradesh.
South Coastal Andhra may receive moderate rain.
Strong coastal winds of 50 to 70 kmph are also expected.
The weather may remain risky for the next three days.
Minister Vangalapudi Anitha told officials to open control rooms and share safety updates.
Fishermen should stay out of the sea, and people needing help can call the emergency numbers provided.
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal off the South Odisha–North Andhra Pradesh coast.
North Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive moderate to heavy rain, while South Coastal Andhra may get moderate rainfall over the next three days.
Coastal winds could reach gusts of 50 to 70 kmph during the period.
Home and Disaster Management Minister Vangalapudi Anitha ordered officials to establish control rooms, monitor conditions, and issue regular advisories.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid the sea, while emergency assistance is available at 112, 1070, and 1800 425 0101.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Home and Disaster Management Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, and State Disaster Management Authority officials.
- What
- Authorities have issued a weather alert and ordered preparedness measures because of a low-pressure system, expected rain, and strong coastal winds.
- When
- The rain and strong winds are forecast during the next three days.
- Where
- The low-pressure area is over the Bay of Bengal off the South Odisha–North Andhra Pradesh coast, with effects expected across North Andhra Pradesh and South Coastal Andhra.
- Why
- The system may produce moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds, posing risks to life and property.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal
- Location
- Off the South Odisha–North Andhra Pradesh coast
- Rain forecast
- Moderate to heavy rain in North Andhra Pradesh and moderate rain in South Coastal Andhra
- Forecast period
- The next three days
- Wind forecast
- Coastal gusts of 50 to 70 kmph
- Fishermen’s advisory
- Do not venture into the sea
- Emergency numbers
- 112, 1070, and 1800 425 0101
