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Low-Pressure Area Expected Over Andaman Sea By October 13
Weather officials expect a weak weather system to form over the Andaman Sea.
It may appear by October 13.
The system could become stronger and turn into a depression by October 15.
This could happen over parts of the Bay of Bengal.
Officials say they are not yet certain about how the system will develop.
Some districts in Andhra Pradesh may receive rain and thunderstorms on Saturday.
People should be careful during thunderstorms.
They should also listen to official weather warnings and updates.
A low-pressure area may form over the Andaman Sea by October 13.
The system could develop from a surface circulation over the North Andaman Sea on October 12.
It may intensify into a depression by October 15 over the southern and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said significant uncertainty remains about the system’s development.
Thunderstorms and rain are forecast in parts of Andhra Pradesh, with residents urged to follow official updates.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority issued the forecast and advisory.
- What
- A low-pressure area may form and possibly strengthen into a depression, while thunderstorms and rain are expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Where
- The system is expected over the Andaman Sea and later the southern and adjoining central Bay of Bengal; rain is forecast in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram, and other coastal districts.
- When
- The surface circulation is expected on October 12, the low-pressure area may form by October 13, and it may intensify by October 15; local rain is forecast for Saturday.
- Why
- The forecast is based on an expected surface circulation, while residents were advised to remain alert because of possible thunderstorms.
Key facts
- Expected formation
- A low-pressure area is likely over the Andaman Sea by October 13.
- Expected strengthening
- The system may intensify into a depression by October 15.
- Forecast region
- The southern Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.
- Forecast uncertainty
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said considerable uncertainty remains.
- Rain-affected districts
- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram may receive isolated thunderstorms and moderate rain.
- Other coastal areas
- Other coastal districts may receive scattered light rain and thunderstorms.
- Public advice
- Residents were urged to remain alert during thunderstorms and follow official weather updates.
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