Hyderabad/Amaravati, September 7: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across various districts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the next few days, owing to an intensifying low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
Telangana:
The Meteorological Centre in Hyderabad has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated locations, particularly in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, for September 8 and 9. Over the next four days, rainfall activity is expected to intensify across the state.
Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds ranging from 30-40 kmph are predicted for all districts in Telangana over the next five days. Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue at several places over the state throughout the next week.
The southwest monsoon remains active in Telangana. In the last 24 hours, very heavy rainfall was recorded in isolated areas of Sangareddy, while Suryapet also experienced heavy showers. The IMD has reported that rain occurred across most regions of Telangana during this period, adding to concerns of possible localized flooding.
Andhra Pradesh:
In Andhra Pradesh, the IMD has issued an orange alert for multiple districts, including Eluru, Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR), Parvatipuram Manyam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, West Godavari, East Godavari, NTR, and Krishna. These areas are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the weekend, with extremely heavy downpours likely at isolated places, particularly in Eluru, ASR, East Godavari, West Godavari, and NTR districts.
The IMD has warned that these rain conditions will persist through Sunday, extending to other districts like Konaseema, Kakinada, Yanam, and Visakhapatnam. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh are on high alert, and residents in vulnerable areas are being urged to take necessary precautions.
Weather System Driving the Rainfall:
The heavy rainfall activity is being driven by a well-marked low-pressure system currently situated over the northwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. This low-pressure system, along with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to gradually intensify into a depression. It is anticipated to move northwards, potentially affecting coastal regions in West Bengal and Odisha by September 9.
Advisory:
Both states are expected to face localized flooding, waterlogging, and possible disruption of daily activities due to these weather conditions. Authorities are advising residents in affected areas to stay informed of the latest weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any crisis that may arise.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide regular updates as the weather system evolves.
