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Heavy Rain Alerts Issued for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Weather officials have warned of heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The warning covers September 19 to 24.
Four Telangana districts have received orange alerts, which indicate a higher level of concern.
Several other districts in both states have yellow alerts.
Strong winds, thunderstorms and locally heavy rain may occur.
A low-pressure area has formed over the northern Andaman region of the Bay of Bengal.
It may become a depression around September 21 or 22.
It could possibly grow into a deeper depression or cyclone.
People have been advised to stay alert, especially as heavy rain is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh on September 22 and 23.
Heavy rainfall is forecast across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from September 19 to 24.
Orange alerts cover Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda and Narayanpet in Telangana.
Several districts in Andhra Pradesh, especially the north coastal region, are under yellow alerts.
A low-pressure area over the northern Andaman region of the Bay of Bengal may become a depression by September 21 or 22.
The system could intensify further, while light to moderate rain is expected from September 25 to October 1.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and the Hyderabad meteorological authorities issued the warnings for residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast, with yellow and orange alerts issued for several districts.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Telangana’s Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda and Narayanpet districts and Andhra Pradesh’s north coastal region.
- When
- The main warning period is September 19 to 24; heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh is particularly expected on September 22 and 23.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over the northern Andaman region of the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a depression, deep depression or cyclone.
Key facts
- Main warning period
- September 19-24
- Orange-alert districts
- Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda and Narayanpet
- Andhra Pradesh peak period
- Heavy rain is especially expected on September 22 and 23
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area formed over the northern Andaman region of the Bay of Bengal
- Possible development
- The system may become a depression by September 21 or 22 and could intensify further
- Expected winds
- Gusty winds of up to 40 kmph are forecast
- Later outlook
- Light to moderate rainfall is expected from September 25 to October 1
Sources
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