AMARAVATI: A low-pressure area has formed over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions, and is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to several districts of Andhra Pradesh over the next four days, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said the system is likely to move west-northwestward and strengthen further over the next 24 hours. It could intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal by Saturday.
Residents of the North Coastal Andhra and Coastal Andhra regions, particularly those living along riverbanks, have been advised to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.
District-Wise Forecast
According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain is likely on Friday in Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari and Guntur districts, with scattered showers elsewhere in the state. On Saturday, moderate rain is expected at isolated places in Vizianagaram, Krishna, Nandyal and Annamayya districts.
Rainfall is expected to intensify on Sunday, with heavy rain forecast in Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Moderate to heavy rain is likely in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Polavaram, Eluru and Krishna districts, while Alluri Sitarama Raju, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla and Nellore districts may receive moderate rain.
On Monday, heavy rain is predicted in Polavaram district, while moderate rain is likely in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema and East Godavari districts.
Precautions
Officials have urged people in flood-affected areas and low-lying villages to exercise extreme caution and take necessary safety measures. Authorities will continue to monitor the system, and further updates are expected.