After Arnab and Murasu, Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclonic storm
Cyclone may make landfall along the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh either on the night of November 19 or in the early hours of November 20, says IMD
Andhra Pradesh finds itself facing another potential cyclonic storm after already experiencing the impacts of Cyclones Arnab and Murasu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that a weather system over the Bay of Bengal, currently classified as a low-pressure area, could intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 18 and make landfall on the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh coast between November 19 and 20.
The low-pressure system formed over the south-east Bay of Bengal on November 13 and has been moving northwestwards. The IMD has issued an isolated heavy rainfall alert for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds expected to rise gradually from 40 kmph to 50 kmph, reaching up to 105 kmph around November 18. This year marks a rare occurrence, as Andhra Pradesh has witnessed three cyclones make landfall within such a short timeframe—the last time this happened was in 1970.
Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Narsapur and Ongole on November 2, and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has advised residents in coastal areas to remain vigilant as gusty winds could prevail along the southeast, southwest, and central coast starting November 15. Fishermen are urged to return to shore by this date.
A team from the Central government has commenced its assessment tour to the cyclone-hit districts of Bapatla, Palnadu, Eluru, and East Godavari to evaluate the damage.
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