Visakhapatnam:India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, has issued a weather forecast for Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, predicting light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next seven days.
Northern and coastal parts of Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts, can expect light to moderate rain, with isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. These conditions are likely to persist through December 6, 2024.
As the week progresses, light to moderate rain is anticipated at scattered locations throughout Andhra Pradesh. While northern districts are expected to experience more widespread rainfall, other regions, such as Rayalaseema, may see isolated showers.
Guntur, Krishna and Prakasam districts may experience scattered rain and isolated thunderstorms, while Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam are likely to experience isolated thunderstorms with lightning. Areas like Tirupati and Chittoor could witness thunderstorms over the next week.
IMD's seasonal outlook indicates that December will see above normal rainfall across much of peninsular India. This trend is expected to continue into February 2025, with varied rainfall patterns anticipated throughout the winter months.
Significantly, the IMD has forecast reduction in cold wave days across northwest, central, east and northeastern India, with temperatures remaining above normal during the winter months from December 2024 to February 2025. In contrast, southern and western parts of India are likely to receive increased rainfall, whereas northern and northwestern regions may see normal to below normal precipitation.
On Wednesday, Kalingapatnam recorded the lowest temperature of 29.5 degrees Celsius, while Visakhapatnam recorded 29.3 degrees Celsius. Tuni had a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, Kakinada 30.6, Narsapur 32.6, Machilipatnam 32.8, Nandigama reached 33.3, Gannavaram 31.6 and Amaravati 33.2 degrees Celsius.
