Rainfall Declines in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh

quick Summary

• Heavy Rainfall Updates:

– Andhra Pradesh received extremely heavy rainfall from Tuesday night to Thursday morning. Though, districts under a red alert (NTR, Guntur, Krishna, etc.) reported no meaningful rainfall on Thursday.
– Highest rainfall recorded on Thursday was in Srungavarapukota (Vizianagaram district) with 52 mm.

• District-Specific data:

– Rainfall from Wednesday to Thursday: Tanuku in West Godavari recorded the highest (240 mm), followed by Nandigama in NTR district (190 mm). Other notable figures include Tadepalligudem (160 mm), Amalapuram and Vijayawada (130 mm each).

• statewide Trends:

– From June 1 to August 14, Andhra Pradesh saw an average of 338.2 mm of rainfall against a normal of 309.5 mm. Six districts experienced normal or excess levels of rain this period.

• IMD Weather Alerts:

– Heavy rainfall forecast for North Coastal A.P., thunderstorms and strong winds likely statewide till August 19.
– Light-to-moderate rain expected for Rayalaseema and South Coastal A.P.

• Cyclonic Circulation & low Pressure Zones:

– Low-pressure area persists over northwest Bay of Bengal near South Odisha-North AP coasts; likely west-northwest movement over the next day.
– Two troughs associated with the cyclonic circulation are influencing weather patterns across coastal regions.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The recent weather patterns highlight varying intensities of monsoon activity across Andhra Pradesh-conditions that can significantly impact agriculture-dependent districts statewide amid excess or unevenly distributed rains. While localized heavy downpours in Tanuku and surrounding areas exceed thresholds that often result in waterlogging risks, reduced downpours after midweek offer some relief for flood management efforts but create unpredictability for farmers reliant on consistent precipitation cycles.

IMD’s extended forecast adds potential challenges with thunderstorms and strong winds impacting crucial operations like transportation infrastructure or crop protection measures until August end-bringing urgency for efficient disaster preparedness mechanisms at both state and district levels. The persistence of low-pressure systems underscores evolving meteorological concerns amidst seasonal patterns that could shift regional priorities toward sustainable flood control strategies rooted in scientific forecasting accuracy.

Read more: published August 14, IST