Cyclone may bring isolated heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh from November 18 to 20
According to the IMD’s afternoon bulletin, heavy rain is likely at one or two places in coastal Andhra Pradesh and gusty winds, with speed reaching 40-50 kmph, on November 18, 19 and 20.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain and gusty winds for coastal Andhra Pradesh between November 18 and 20, as a low-pressure system strengthens in the southeast Bay of Bengal. Though no warnings have been issued for November 16 and 17, the storm is expected to make landfall on November 18, with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph and isolated heavy rain in certain areas.
The weather models are currently inconsistent, but the IMD predicts squally conditions near the southeast and southwest Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds potentially increasing to 60-70 kmph by November 16 and 17. The sea conditions are expected to be rough to very rough during this period, and fishermen have been advised to return to shore by November 15.
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