Flash Flood Alert Issued for Several Districts in Andhra Pradesh

Authorities have issued a flash flood alert for 14 districts in Andhra Pradesh, warning of possible sudden flooding by early morning. The districts under alert include Guntur, NTR, Palnadu, Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Parvathipuram Manyam, among others. The state is also under weather alerts for the next seven days, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecast in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. Some areas may experience exceptionally heavy downpours, while strong winds reaching speeds of up to 110 kmph are expected along the coast. Residents in coastal areas have been advised to remain alert and follow official safety instructions. Rayalaseema may experience thunderstorms and lightning for another four days.

Meanwhile, schools in 11 districts of Andhra Pradesh have been declared closed for today due to the weather conditions. The affected districts are Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Eluru, Polavaram, Krishna, East Godavari, West Godavari, Konaseema, Anakapalli and Kakinada. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid crossing flooded streams and roads, and take precautions in areas vulnerable to flash floods and strong winds.