Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Expected in Andhra Pradesh from August 1 to 5
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in parts of Andhra Pradesh from August 1 to August 5. Areas like North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema will experience strong winds up to 40 km/h.
Stella Samul, Director of the Amaravati Meteorological Centre, explained that the shear zone has become less marked and lower tropospheric westerly winds prevail over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
The Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) also forecasts moderate rain with scattered thundershowers in various districts including Srikakulam, Manyam, Alluri, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Prakasam, Nellore, Nandyala, Anantapuram, Annamaiya, Chittoor, and Tirupati.
Additionally, the IMD has warned of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the South Peninsular region, including Coastal Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Kerala & Mahe, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, and Rayalaseema over the next 5 days.
Doubts Revealed
Thunderstorms -: Thunderstorms are storms with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain. They can be loud and sometimes scary.
Strong Winds -: Strong winds are very fast-moving air. They can make trees bend and sometimes even break.
Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southeastern part of India. It has many cities and villages.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) -: The IMD is a government agency in India that studies the weather and makes predictions about it.
North Coastal Andhra Pradesh -: This is the northern part of Andhra Pradesh that is near the sea. It includes cities like Visakhapatnam.
Yanam -: Yanam is a small area that is part of the Union Territory of Puducherry but is located in Andhra Pradesh.
South Coastal Andhra Pradesh -: This is the southern part of Andhra Pradesh that is near the sea. It includes cities like Nellore.
Rayalaseema -: Rayalaseema is a region in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh. It includes cities like Tirupati.
40 km/h -: This means the wind can blow at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, which is quite fast.
Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) -: APSDMA is a group that helps people stay safe during natural disasters like storms and floods.
Moderate Rain -: Moderate rain means it will rain, but not too heavily. It’s more than a drizzle but less than a heavy downpour.
Scattered Thundershowers -: This means there will be thunderstorms in some places but not everywhere. It will be random.
South Peninsular region -: This is the southern part of India that is shaped like a triangle. It includes states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.