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Low-pressure system may bring rain to Andhra Pradesh from October 15
Andhra Pradesh may see rain from October 15 after a three-week dry spell.
The India Meteorological Department says a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on October 13.
Light to moderate showers are possible across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema through October 19.
Isolated heavy rain is forecast in coastal districts on October 16, 17 and 18, and in Rayalaseema on October 16 and 17.
Thunderstorms and winds of up to 50 kmph may also occur.
The state’s rainfall deficit has risen to 41.7%, and every district has received less rain than usual; Prakasam has the largest deficit, at 66.2%.
The department also says conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to withdraw from the remaining parts of the country and for northeast monsoon rains to begin over the Southern Peninsula within three days.
A low-pressure area may form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on October 13 and bring rain to Andhra Pradesh from October 15.
Light to moderate showers are forecast across north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from October 15 to 19.
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in coastal districts on October 16, 17 and 18, and in Rayalaseema on October 16 and 17.
Thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50 kmph may also affect the State.
After a three-week dry spell, Andhra Pradesh’s overall rainfall deficit has risen to 41.7%, with every district reporting deficient rainfall.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, issued the forecast.
- What
- A low-pressure area may bring rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Rain is forecast from October 15 to 19; the low-pressure area may form on October 13.
- Where
- The Southeast Bay of Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, including coastal districts and Rayalaseema.
- Why
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area.
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A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal.
Light to moderate showers may affect coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in coastal districts.
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Rayalaseema.
- Rainfall forecast
- October 15–19
- Wind speed
- Up to 50 kmph
- Statewide rainfall deficit
- 41.7%
- Highest district deficit
- Prakasam, 66.2%
- Circulation location
- South Andaman Sea
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