Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Prepares as Bay Low-Pressure System May Intensify
A low-pressure weather system has formed over the Bay of Bengal.
It may become a stronger storm called a depression.
It could move toward the coast near Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Heavy rain may fall in north Andhra on Wednesday and Thursday.
Officials are watching rivers and places that could flood.
Rescue teams and emergency control rooms are being kept ready.
People in low-lying coastal areas may be moved to safer relief centres.
Fishermen have been told not to go into the sea and everyone should follow official warnings.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha ordered precautionary measures across potentially affected districts.
The system may intensify into a depression and move toward the south Odisha–north Andhra coast.
North Andhra could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.
Officials were told to monitor the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers and coordinate with Odisha authorities.
Rescue teams, control rooms, relief centres and emergency supplies are being readied as winds may reach 50–60 kmph.
- Who
- Home and Disaster Management Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, state officials, district collectors, police superintendents and disaster-response teams.
- What
- Officials are preparing for a Bay of Bengal low-pressure area that may intensify into a depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
- When
- The emergency review was held on Monday; heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- The system is expected to affect the south Odisha–north Andhra coast, especially north Andhra and nearby coastal and low-lying areas.
- Why
- To protect people, reduce weather-related damage and prepare for possible flooding, strong winds, rescue and relief operations.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal and may intensify into a depression.
- Expected movement
- Toward the south Odisha–north Andhra coast.
- Rainfall forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in north Andhra on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Expected winds
- Coastal winds may reach 50 to 60 kmph.
- Rivers monitored
- The Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers.
- Emergency readiness
- State and district control rooms are to operate around the clock, with SDRF and NDRF teams ready.
- Public advice
- Fishermen should avoid the sea, while residents should follow official advisories and avoid unsafe structures and trees.