The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued Red and Orange alerts for multiple districts. It warned of lightning and heavy rainfall over the next few hours.
The APSDMA bulletin issued at 2 p.m. placed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam districts under a red alert, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall with lightning. An orange alert covers Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju, West Godavari, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts, forecasting moderate rainfall with possible thunderstorms.
APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said a trough extending from South Chhattisgarh to the Gulf of Mannar across Telangana, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above sea level is influencing the current weather. As a result, northern coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema may receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning over the next two days.
He urged residents to avoid standing under trees, remain vigilant, and stay indoors to ensure safety.
On Wednesday, Dakkili in Tirupati district received the highest rainfall with 77.2 mm. It is followed by Araku in Alluri Sitarama Raju with 61 mm, Dagadarthi in Nellore with 57.7 mm. Ramakuru in Bapatla district received 56.5 mm, Pamula Vaka in
Anakapalli received 48.5 mm and Pulivendula in Kadapa received 45.5 mm.
Moderate to heavy rainfall for Uttarandhra and Rayalaseema
Moderate to heavy rainfall with lightning is likely in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts, while other areas may see light to moderate rain. APSDMA reiterated its appeal: “Stay indoors during thunderstorms, and avoid open spaces or trees to prevent lightning strikes.”
