The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh over the next four days, attributing it to a surface cyclonic circulation affecting the region. Coastal Andhra is expected to receive moderate to very heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a yellow alert for districts including Tirupati, Srikakulam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Konaseema, NTR, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Eluru.
Telangana is also expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall in several districts, including Hanamkonda, Warangal, Jangaon, Nagarkurnool, Jogulamba Gadwal, Wanaparthy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahbubabad, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad. Yellow alerts have been issued in multiple districts to warn residents and authorities of potential weather disruptions.
South #Tamilnadu may see widespread heavy rains today under the influence of the Cyclonic Circulation over Comorin Sea. Few places in Tiruneveli, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi & Virudhunagar dts may see very heavy rains. Later in the evening West TN may see moderate to heavy… pic.twitter.com/RfILKKeVvu
— Chennai Rains (COMK) (@ChennaiRains) October 16, 2025
The Meteorological Department has advised people to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas, and follow safety guidelines. Precautionary measures have been recommended for districts likely to receive very heavy rainfall to mitigate the risk of flooding and other weather-related hazards.