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Heavy Rain Alert Issued Across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

The weather department says Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may get a lot of rain over the next five days.

This weather is linked to a surface trough.

Some places could also have thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.

Several districts have been placed under a Yellow Alert.

Parts of Telangana may get especially heavy rain on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Northern coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema may see heavy rain on the 19th.

Fishermen have been told not to go into the sea because the water may be rough.

Farmers and herders should be careful because lightning can be dangerous.

The rain has brought relief to farmers after a dry spell.

Key facts

Alert duration: The warning covers the next five days.
Weather threats: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected.
Alert level: A Yellow Alert has been issued in many districts.
Telangana districts at risk: Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam may receive heavy rain on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.
Andhra Pradesh areas: North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema may receive heavy rain on the 19th.
Sea conditions: Rough seas are expected, and fishermen have been advised not to go to sea.
Public safety: Farmers and herders have been advised to take precautions against lightning.

thehansindia.com · 3 hrs ago