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Deep Depression Makes Landfall Near Kalingapatnam, Bringing Heavy Rain
A strong weather system called a deep depression has reached land near Kalingapatnam.
It is bringing heavy rain to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The system is moving slowly at about 3 kmph.
It may stay strong for about 12 more hours.
Forecasters expect it to weaken over the next day.
Some places could receive very heavy rain.
Low-lying areas may flood quickly if more rain falls.
People have been told to stay careful for 48 hours after landfall.
The deep depression made landfall near Kalingapatnam between 11 PM and 1 AM, according to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority.
It moved at 3 kmph during the previous six hours and is expected to remain a deep depression for another 12 hours.
The system is expected to weaken gradually within 24 hours, but caution has been advised for 48 hours after landfall.
Isolated heavy rain is forecast in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, and Alluri districts, with heavy rain also expected in parts of four other districts.
More than 100 mm of rain was recorded at 80 locations in the previous 24 hours, raising concerns about flash floods in low-lying areas.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority reported the landfall; residents in affected districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may face heavy rain.
- What
- A deep depression made landfall and is producing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with a risk of flash floods in low-lying areas.
- Where
- Near Kalingapatnam, with rainfall expected across parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- When
- The landfall occurred between 11 PM and 1 AM; the system is expected to remain a deep depression for another 12 hours and weaken within 24 hours.
- Why
- The deep depression is causing widespread rainfall and may trigger flash floods in low-lying areas.
Key facts
- Landfall location
- Near Kalingapatnam
- Landfall period
- Between 11 PM and 1 AM
- Recent movement
- 3 kmph during the previous six hours
- Expected duration
- Likely to remain a deep depression for another 12 hours
- Expected weakening
- Gradual weakening within 24 hours
- Rainfall recorded
- More than 100 mm at 80 locations in the previous 24 hours
- Safety advisory
- Caution is recommended for 48 hours after landfall
Sources
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