Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to batter South Bengal with heavy rain from Tuesday
- A low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea intensified into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, moving toward the Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts by Wednesday morning.
- The State has recorded a cumulative rainfall deficit of about 47% since the southwest monsoon onset, making the incoming system crucial for drought relief.
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh faces strong surface winds of 50 to 60 kmph, while isolated areas should prepare for heavy to very heavy rain during the peak period.
- Fishermen at sea were advised to return immediately as conditions turn rough, while the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority alerted district administrations to prepare.
- For Monday, the APSDMA forecast localised moderate rain with lightning in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram, Nandyal, and Kadapa districts, with intensity rising through the week.
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IMD predicts heavy rains for Odisha as low-pressure over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression
The IMD said that the weather system is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours, before crossing the coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September 23.
A low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal could develop into a deep depression or Cyclone Arnab. Heavy rainfall is expected in Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. El Niño is also active, raising the possibility of drought.
IMD update: Very heavy rain for south Odisha, north Andhra Pradesh coasts from Wednesday
Extreme heavy rain not ruled out for the eastern coastal states as an existing low-pressure area becomes well-marked, and is on course to intensify two rounds as a deep depression in next two days
Monsoon's final punch: Heavy rain to drench Odisha, Andhra Pradesh on this date
A Bay of Bengal low-pressure area is set to intensify and move towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast. The system is expected to bring extremely heavy rain even as monsoon withdrawal begins elsewhere.
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