IMD Issues Cyclone Alert for Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha Coasts
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts due to a developing depression over the Bay of Bengal. The system is projected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday morning, with expected wind speeds of 115 to 125 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 140 kilometers per hour. Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has instructed officials in affected districts to remain vigilant and prepare for potential evacuations, while Odisha has activated 302 rescue teams and closed educational institutions in five districts. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in southern Odisha, raising concerns for local agriculture.
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