Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Weather LATEST Update: Heavy Rainfall Due To Low Pressure Intensified

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Weather LATEST Update: A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has become much stronger, bringing more rain to the Telugu states. The weather department has issued a big alert for several districts

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Intense low pressure in Bay of Bengal

Weather changes in the Bay of Bengal are now affecting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A surface circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal, near the North Odisha and West Bengal coasts, has intensified into a deep low-pressure area. Experts say the 'Dolphin Typhoon' in the Pacific Ocean has also helped, making the monsoon more active. This system will likely move west over West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, heading towards Maharashtra and Gujarat. Because of this, the weather in AP and Telangana has suddenly cooled down, with widespread rains in many places.

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Rains in Telangana.. Alert for those districts including Hyderabad

The Hyderabad weather centre has confirmed that due to the low-pressure system, Telangana will see thunderstorms for the next three days. You can also expect strong winds blowing at 40 to 50 km/h. The IMD predicts moderate to heavy rain in districts including Medchal-Malkajgiri, Medak, Siddipet, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. In Hyderabad, areas like Patancheru, Miyapur, and LB Nagar already got heavy rain last night, with more showers expected.

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Weather in Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain forecast for North Andhra

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), this low-pressure system will severely impact the North Andhra districts. The active monsoon has already brought thundershowers to many parts of Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema. There's a risk of heavy rain with lightning in districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Visakhapatnam. Officials have issued a strong warning to fishermen, asking them not to go out to sea for the next 24 hours as the coast will see strong winds and a rough sea.

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Downpour in neighboring states: Severe impact in Bengal, Odisha

This deep low-pressure system has made the weather even more intense in West Bengal and Odisha. The Alipore Regional IMD expects heavy downpours in South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore districts of South Bengal over the next two days. Cities like Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Bankura are already getting rain with gusty winds. The heavy cloud cover has caused Kolkata's maximum temperature to drop to 28 degrees, which is below normal. The IMD also predicts moderate to heavy rain in Odisha districts bordering West Bengal, such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh.

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Precautions for people and farmers

Officials are advising commuters and people in low-lying areas to stay alert. Drivers should control their speed as city roads might get waterlogged. During the rain, you must not stand under trees, electric poles, or iron hoardings. It's also best to avoid open spaces because of the risk of lightning. The weather department has also asked farmers to take precautions to protect their crops and ensure proper drainage in low-lying fields to prevent waterlogging.