Andhra Pradesh Braces for More Rain as Low-Pressure System May Intensify

Andhra Pradesh is likely to experience another spell of rainfall even as the state continues to recover from the impact of Cyclone Arnab. According to the State Disaster Management Authority, a low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea and adjoining Nicobar Islands is likely to intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea on Saturday. The system is expected to move west-northwestwards towards the Andhra Pradesh coast over the following two days. Under its influence, light to moderate rainfall is likely in several districts over the next three days.

On Saturday, districts including Manyam, Alluri, Polavaram, Konaseema, West Godavari, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore, Nandyal, Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor and Tirupati may receive rainfall. On Sunday, showers are expected in Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore and Tirupati districts. Rainfall may continue in several districts on Monday as well. Meanwhile, significant rainfall was recorded in parts of the state, including 91.5 mm in Nagaram, 81.2 mm in Tanuku, 80.2 mm in Chodavaram and 76.7 mm in Machilipatnam, according to the authorities. Residents have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.