IMD forecasts heavy rain in north coastal Andhra; Vizianagaram, Srikakulam on alert
Steady showers from Srikakulam to Anakapalli since Monday evening bring relief after days of heat; the IMD expects heavy to very heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday and winds of 40 to 60 kmph along the coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for north coastal Andhra Pradesh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the region, particularly in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and is expected to move west-northwestwards, reaching close to the coast by Wednesday morning.
The IMD predicts winds of 40 to 60 kmph at isolated places, which could disrupt travel and cause waterlogging in already pothole-ridden roads. The heavy rainfall is expected to provide much-needed relief to the region, which has been grappling with a rainfall deficit of around 50% during the kharif season.
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