Heavy Rains Lash AP as Low Pressure Closes In

Visakhapatnam:Rains have heavily impacted North Andhra Pradesh due to a new low-pressure area that developed on Wednesday evening. Many low-lying regions in Visakhapatnam have been inundated, disrupting normal life as the low-pressure system approaches.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted significant weather changes in the upcoming days, 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.

On Wednesday, the highest rainfall was recorded in Ichchapuram district at 40.8 mm, followed by Prakasam district with 23.22 mm and Srikakulam with 19.4 mm.

The IMD has issued a 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.