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Heavy Rains to lash AP as Low Pressure Closes In


 Andhra Pradesh

With the low-pressure area forming over the East Central and adjoining North Bay of Bengal on August 29. This system is expected to move west-northwest towards the southern coasts of Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh over the next two days, bringing widespread rainfall and potentially severe weather conditions.

Currently, a cyclonic circulation is present over the East Central Bay of Bengal, extending up to 5.8 kilometres above mean sea level and tilting southward. This atmospheric disturbance is a precursor to the impending low-pressure system, which could significantly alter weather patterns in the region.

Heavy rainfall warning for the next five days across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP). Thunderstorms with lightning are expected in isolated areas of NCAP and Yanam, along with strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h.

From August 29 to September 2, heavy rainfall is predicted in isolated locations across NCAP and Yanam, with intensifying rain expected on August 30 and 31. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several districts of NCAP, while isolated heavy rains are anticipated in SCAP. By September 1, heavy rains are expected to persist in one or two districts of NCAP.

Telangana

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Bhadradri Kothagudem. For August 29, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

On August 30, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds with heavy rain expected at isolated places in Bhadradri Kothagudem .On August 31, heavy to very heavy rain is likely at isolated places. Additionally, heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Nalgonda, Suryapet, Jangaon, Yadadri, Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Medak, and Kamareddy districts.

Heavy to very heavy rain is also predicted at isolated places in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, and Jagityala districts.

Farmers are advised to take all precautionary measures to protect their crops and animals. Storage areas should need to be protected from flash floods.










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