Low-pressure system expected to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts soon
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and cross the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department forecasts maximum sustained winds of 115 to 125 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 140 kilometers per hour, along with heavy rainfall in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to remain vigilant and prepare for potential flooding, while fisheries officials are ensuring fishing boats return safely to shore. The Odisha government is also on alert, enhancing disaster preparedness in anticipation of severe weather conditions.
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