Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh: Low-pressure area likely over northwest Bay of Bengal
Weather experts keep a close watch on the sea and sky to predict what will happen.
They found a big area of low air pressure forming in the Bay of Bengal, the sea near eastern India.
This system is like a giant swirl of air that can pull in clouds and bring rain.
People in the state of Andhra Pradesh should expect cloudy weather and thunderstorms for the next two days.
Some places near the coast will get very heavy rain on Saturday.
The wind near the coast will blow very fast, almost as fast as a car on a highway.
Fishermen and people living near the sea have been told to be extra careful.
During storms with lightning, people should not stand under trees, electricity poles, or big advertisement boards.
The weather can change quickly, so everyone should stay alert and follow safety advice.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal West Bengal within the next 24 hours.
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director Prakhar Jain announced the development on Friday, citing a surface circulation.
Cloudy weather and thundershowers are expected across Andhra Pradesh over the next two days.
Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts on Saturday.
Strong winds of 40-50 kmph along the North Andhra coast prompted safety advisories for coastal residents and fishermen.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director Prakhar Jain
- What
- A low-pressure area likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal, bringing cloudy weather, thundershowers, heavy rainfall and strong winds to Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Announced on Friday; the system is expected to form within the next 24 hours, with effects over the following two days including Saturday
- Where
- Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of West Bengal, affecting Andhra Pradesh, especially the North Andhra coast
- Why
- The system is developing under the influence of a surface circulation
- Weather system
- Low-pressure area
- Formation location
- Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal West Bengal
- Expected timing
- Within the next 24 hours, announced on Friday
- Affected period
- Next two days
- Heavy rain districts (Saturday)
- Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam
- Wind speed
- 40-50 kmph along the North Andhra coast
- Issuing authority
- Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA)
- Public advisory
- Stay away from trees, electricity poles and hoardings during thunderstorms and lightning