Cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.. Heavy rains forecast for Andhra Pradesh for three days – People should be alert – Fishing banned in the sea – AP Home Minister Anitha has issued key orders to the authorities.
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AP Beauro Report – Bharath (Dg) News
By- Raja Pentapati – Amaravati – Oct 25
The low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a depression. It is centered 860 km from Visakhapatnam, 950 km from Kakinada and 1,130 km from Bapatla.
It is likely to strengthen further today and turn into a cyclone tomorrow. Tuesday is likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by morning and is expected to cross the coast near Yanam on Wednesday. Due to , heavy rains are likely to lash Andhra Pradesh for three days.
There is a risk of gusty winds with a speed of 115-125 kmph while crossing the coast. Be alert. Andhra Pradesh is currently under a cyclone warning as the low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen and move towards the AP-South Odisha coast. Its main impact is expected between October 27-29, 2026.
The government has put coastal districts on high alert, mobilized relief forces, evacuated people to safer places and imposed a ban on fishing as a precautionary measure.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall-
The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall at most places, heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and very heavy rainfall at isolated places on October 27-28; Heavy rainfall may continue at isolated places on October 29.
Most Expected vulnerable districts-
Krishna and Bapatla districts are likely to receive very heavy rainfall on October 27. On October 28, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur and Bapatla districts are likely to receive very heavy rainfall; a heavy rainfall warning has also been issued for Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Palnadu, Prakasam and Nellore districts.
This system is likely to bring strong winds and rough sea conditions along the coast, posing a threat to fishing boats and coastal settlements. Crops in fields, fish farming ponds, fishermen’s habitations and low-lying coastal villages are particularly likely to be affected by flooding, saltwater inundation and crop damage. During the 2025 Cyclone Montha, about 87,000 hectares of crops were damaged, along with roads and 14 bridges.
AP Government’s Immediate Actions
High alertness and monitoring: Home Minister Anitha has directed the officials in the vulnerable districts to be on high alert, monitor the situations .The government has also ordered NDRF and SDRF teams to be kept ready for immediate relief operations in the cyclone-affected districts.
Fishing ban-
To avoid the risk of sea turbulence, fishermen have been asked to stay on the shore till October 29.
Dissemination of early warnings –
The state disaster management machinery will use cyclone warnings, district administration warnings, police coordination, control rooms, alternative communication systems and public advisories to disseminate warnings rapidly.
Follow the warnings of IMD, district administration and APSDMA; do not go to the sea coast or flood-affected areas. Fishermen have been advised to stay on the shore until the warning is withdrawn.
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