Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast Across Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh may get more rain and thunderstorms.
Strong winds may also blow in coastal areas.
North Andhra could see winds of up to 60 kmph.
Several districts may receive moderate to heavy rain.
Other districts may get lighter, scattered rain.
The weather is linked to a low-pressure area moving west-northwestward.
One report gives the main forecast for Sunday, while another gives it for Monday.
Officials told people to stay away from trees and hoardings.
Fishermen were advised not to go into the sea, and everyone was asked to follow weather warnings.
Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, with forecasts covering Sunday and Monday.
Winds could reach 50–60 kmph along the North Andhra coast and 40–50 kmph in southern coastal areas.
Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram and other districts may receive moderate to heavy or scattered rain with thunderstorms.
A low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwestward, although the reports describe its current location and route differently.
Residents were advised to avoid trees, hoardings and unnecessary outdoor movement, while fishermen were told not to enter the sea.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, through Managing Director Prakhar Jain, issued the weather warnings.
- What
- Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- One report forecasts the main spell for Sunday, while another forecasts rain and thunderstorms for Monday; recent rainfall was recorded from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
- Where
- North Andhra, coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and numerous named districts across the state.
- Why
- The weather is associated with a low-pressure area expected to move west-northwestward.
- North Andhra coastal winds
- 50–60 kmph
- South coastal winds
- 40–50 kmph
- Monday rainfall forecast
- Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected at isolated places in districts including Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram, Kakinada, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Markapuram, Nandyal, Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor and Tirupati.
- Sunday rainfall forecast
- Moderate to heavy rain with lightning is expected in Manyam, Polavaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Eluru, with moderate rain and lightning in several other districts.
- Highest recent rainfall in one report
- Penugonda recorded 108 mm, followed by Iragavaram with 107 mm and Penumantra with 104.6 mm.
- Highest recent rainfall in the other report
- Penamaluru recorded 100.2 mm, followed by Malikipuram with 97.6 mm and Chilakaluripet with 94.2 mm.
- Safety advice
- Residents were told to avoid trees and hoardings, limit unnecessary outdoor movement and follow advisories; fishermen were told not to venture into the sea.
