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Deep Depression Crosses Andhra Coast Near Kalingapatnam
A strong weather system called a deep depression moved toward Andhra Pradesh.
It crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam district.
The India Meteorological Department said this happened between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
The system was moving west-northwest at about three kilometers per hour.
It had already caused heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh.
Stormy weather also affected Odisha.
Officials issued warnings because of the dangerous conditions.
Sea bathing was banned to help keep people safe.
A deep depression over the north Andhra Pradesh coast crossed near Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam district.
The India Meteorological Department said landfall occurred between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday.
The system moved west-northwestward at about three kilometers per hour before crossing the coast.
Heavy rain and storms affected Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, prompting weather warnings.
Sea bathing was banned as authorities responded to the storm-related conditions.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department reported the movement of the deep depression.
- What
- A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast and triggered heavy rain, storms, warnings, and a ban on sea bathing.
- Where
- Near Kalingapatnam, in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh; heavy weather was also reported in Odisha.
- When
- The system crossed the coast between 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, and 1 a.m. on Thursday, September 24.
- Why
- The deep depression brought heavy rain and stormy conditions, leading to warnings and restrictions on sea bathing.
Key facts
- Weather system
- Deep depression
- Landfall area
- Near Kalingapatnam, Srikakulam district
- Landfall timing
- Between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday
- Movement
- West-northwestward
- Reported speed
- Three kilometers per hour
- Affected states
- Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
- Safety measure
- Sea bathing banned
Quotes
India Meteorological Department
India’s national meteorological agency
“The deep depression over north Andhra Pradesh coast moved slowly west-northwestwards with a speed of three km per hour during the past six hours and crossed the coast close to southwest of Kalingapatnam during 11 pm on September 23 and 1 am September 24.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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