Amaravati, Jan 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast light to moderate rainfall across Andhra Pradesh over the next three days, under the influence of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
According to IMD officials, a low-pressure area was located about 570 km east of Pottuvil in Sri Lanka as of Wednesday evening. The system is expected to intensify into a deep depression by Thursday, potentially impacting weather conditions across the state.
The IMD said the system, forming over the southeastern Bay of Bengal, is likely to trigger rainfall from Thursday to Saturday, with moderate rain expected in parts of Nellore, Annamayya, Chittoor and Tirupati districts. Light to moderate showers are also likely in several other districts.
The Cyclone Warning Centre has issued a cautionary signal (Warning No. 1) for ports including Visakhapatnam, Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam, Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram and Kakinada.
Officials indicated that southern coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Rayalaseema regions may experience more intense weather activity.
Overcast skies with intermittent rainfall are expected, with isolated areas likely to receive heavy precipitation.
The low-pressure system is forecast to intensify further over the next 24 hours, which could lead to an increase in wind speeds to around 40–60 kmph, particularly along the coast. Rough sea conditions are also anticipated.
In view of the developing weather system, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice. Coastal residents and those living in low-lying areas have been urged to remain alert and take precautionary measures to avoid possible flooding and weather-related disruptions.
The IMD has advised the public to follow official weather updates and avoid outdoor activities during periods of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Officials noted that low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal commonly influence weather patterns in southern states during seasonal transitions and stressed that timely precautions can help minimise potential damage.
