Heavy Rainfall Expected in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh: Srinuvas MD Warns
Srinuvas MD from the Visakhapatnam cyclone warning center has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in north coastal Andhra Pradesh starting Thursday. A low-pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal around July 19, bringing light to moderate rain across coastal AP and heavy rain in specific districts like Eluru, Alluri Sitharama Raju, and Paderu.
Srinuvas MD stated, “Low pressure is likely to form over west central and adjoining north west bay of Bengal around July 19. We are predicting light to moderate rain at most of coastal AP and heavy rainfall at one or two places. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected at the north coastal AP in particular districts Eluru, Alluri Sitharama Raju and Paderu from tomorrow onwards.”
He further mentioned that in the next 24 hours, heavy rain is expected in north-coastal AP, specifically, Alluri Sitharama Raju. He said, “Rainfall is likely to continue for three to four days. Because of the system prevalence over Bay of Bengal and Coastal districts of AP, squarely wind raging between 45 to 55 km per hour is likely to commence from tomorrow onwards. We have advised the fishing community not to venture out in the sea. During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at many places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.”
He also noted that the monsoon trough at mean sea level is currently passing through Jaisalmer, Kota, Guna, Narsinghpur, Rajnandgaon, Kalingapatnam and hence eastwards to the central Bay of Bengal and extends up to 1.5 km above mean sea level. “The shear zone now runs roughly along 20°N between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level, tilting southwards with height,” he added.
According to IMD, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over West Central and the adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal around July 19.
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North Coastal Andhra Pradesh -: This is the northern part of the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. It includes areas near the sea.
Srinuvas MD -: Srinuvas MD is a person who works at the Visakhapatnam cyclone warning center. He helps predict weather conditions.
Visakhapatnam cyclone warning center -: This is a place in Visakhapatnam, a city in Andhra Pradesh, where experts study and predict cyclones and other weather conditions.
Low-pressure system -: A low-pressure system is an area where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It often brings rain and storms.
Bay of Bengal -: The Bay of Bengal is a large body of water to the east of India. It is part of the Indian Ocean.
Eluru -: Eluru is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the places expected to get heavy rain.
Alluri Sitharama Raju -: Alluri Sitharama Raju is a district in Andhra Pradesh, named after a famous freedom fighter. It is also expected to get heavy rain.
Paderu -: Paderu is a town in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is another place expected to get heavy rain.
Fishing community -: These are people who catch fish for a living. They are being advised to stay safe and not go into the sea because of strong winds.
45 to 55 km per hour -: This is the speed of the wind, which is quite strong. It means the wind can blow things around and make the sea rough.
