IMD Issues Rain Alerts for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for several districts of Andhra Pradesh, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. A red alert has been issued for Alluri Sitarama Raju, East Godavari and Eluru districts, where extremely heavy rainfall is expected today. An orange alert has been announced for Anakapalli, Kakinada and Konaseema districts, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely. The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for West Godavari district.

Meanwhile, several districts in Telangana are likely to receive rainfall, according to the IMD. The districts include Mulugu, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Jangaon, Mahabubabad and Rangareddy. Gusty winds with speeds of 30–40 kmph are also likely in the affected areas. Residents are advised to remain alert and follow weather advisories issued by the authorities.