Latest / Prasar Bharati

Andhra Pradesh deploys emergency resources amid cyclone warning to mitigate losses

The Andhra Pradesh government has deployed emergency resources in response to an Orange Alert for the Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts due to a Deep Depression intensifying into a major storm system. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the storm is moving west-northwest at 15 kmph and is expected to become a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall on October 28. The storm could bring destructive winds of 115-125 kmph and heavy rainfall over the next two days. Authorities are advising residents to postpone travel plans and fishermen are prohibited from going to sea to ensure safety.

The Radius summarizes this story. Read the original report from Prasar Bharati.