Rain Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in some areas of Andhra Pradesh. The Managing Director of the Disaster Management Organization, Ronanki Kurmanath, has stated that a low pressure system is currently present in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a cyclone. Over the next two days, it is expected to move in a west-northwest direction towards North Tamil Nadu and the South Coast, leading to widespread rainfall in these regions. Heavy to very heavy rains are likely in some places, with the potential for very heavy rains in many areas.
Ronanki Kurmanath has also indicated that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in certain parts of West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, and NTR districts on Tuesday. Additionally, heavy to very heavy rains are likely in specific areas of Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Nellore, and Kurnool districts. There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in certain parts of Nandyala, Annamaiya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. Light to moderate rainfall may occur in other parts of the districts. Along the coast, gusts of 35-55 km per hour are expected, so fishermen are advised to avoid fishing. Ronanki Kurmanath emphasized the importance of staying alert and taking necessary precautions.
In addition, a low pressure system formed in the Southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday morning is forecasted to move west-northwestwards and enter the South Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, potentially strengthening into a severe depression. There are predictions that it could develop into a typhoon by Wednesday. It is anticipated to become stronger by the 17th and make landfall south of Chennai, before weakening into a cyclone and entering the Arabian Sea. Subsequently, it may strengthen into a severe typhoon and cross the coast of Oman on the 23rd of this month. However, another model suggests that the low pressure system will intensify and become an air mass, later weakening into a severe depression and crossing the south coast on the 17th.
Meanwhile, ISRO meteorologists have stated that the low pressure system formed in the Southeast Bay of Bengal will move northwestwards, strengthening into an air mass around the 16th of this month. It is then expected to intensify into a strong gale and cross the coast between the south coast and north Tamil Nadu, with winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 km per hour. Additionally, a surface circulation has formed in the west-central Bay of Bengal adjacent to the south coast. Due to heavy moist winds from the Bay of Bengal, widespread rainfall has been reported in the south coast, Rayalaseema, and other coastal areas since Sunday night. Notable rainfall measurements include 110.25 mm in Kodavaluru, 108.0 mm in Isakapalli, 104.25 mm in Kavali, 97.25 mm in Buchireddypalem, and 92.75 mm in Dagadarthi recorded until Monday evening.