Archive · 17 Sep 2026
APSDMA Issues Orange Alert for Rain and Lightning Across Districts
APSDMA has warned people about bad weather in several districts.
An Orange Alert means people should be especially careful.
Some areas may receive light or moderate rain.
Winds could blow at 40 to 60 kilometers per hour.
Thunderstorms may also cause lightning.
The warning covers seven districts, including Kakinada, Eluru, and Krishna.
Six other districts may have isolated rain and lightning.
People should follow the advice given by officials and stay cautious during storms.
APSDMA issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain and lightning risks in several districts.
The alert covers Alluri, Polavaram, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Eluru, NTR, and Krishna districts.
Forecasts call for light to moderate rain and winds of 40 to 60 km per hour.
Thunderstorms could bring lightning strikes in the districts under the warning.
Isolated areas of six other districts may also receive rain accompanied by lightning.
- Who
- APSDMA issued the warning and advised officials and the public to be cautious.
- What
- An Orange Alert was issued for rain, strong winds, and possible lightning in several districts.
- Where
- The warning covers Alluri, Polavaram, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, and isolated areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Annamayya, and Tirupati.
- Why
- The forecast indicates rain, winds of 40 to 60 km per hour, thunderstorms, and possible lightning strikes.
- Issuing agency
- APSDMA
- Alert level
- Orange Alert
- Main districts covered
- Alluri, Polavaram, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Eluru, NTR, and Krishna
- Expected rainfall
- Light to moderate rain
- Expected wind speed
- 40 to 60 km per hour
- Additional risk
- Lightning during thunderstorms
- Other affected areas
- Isolated areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Annamayya, and Tirupati