IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Till July 27

Fast Summary

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings for North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and othre coastal districts for July 25-26 due to a low-pressure system over the north Bay of bengal.
• The low-pressure system, accompanied by cyclonic circulation up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to develop further and move west-north-westwards toward West Bengal and North Odisha coasts within 48 hours.
• A monsoon trough passes through key regions, including Sri Ganganagar, Patna, Jamshedpur, Digha, and connects south-eastwards with the center of the low-pressure area.
• Heavy rain in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh is forecast until July 27; South Coastal Andhra Pradesh until July 26; Rayalaseema may receive scattered rainfall. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds (40-50 kmph) are likely across thes regions until July 28.

• Rainfall activity is expected to decline from July 28 onwards across the State with minimal precipitation anticipated between July 28-31.

• Widespread rainfall on Friday could affect Alluri sitharama Raju,Srikakulam,Vizianagaram,Parvatipuram-Manyam district Anakapalli & Eluru while “fairly widespread” rains might occur in other areas.

Data snapshot: As of Thursday at 7 p.m., moderate rain fell across several places: maximum daily rainfall recorded being 66 mm at Navagam in Parvatipuram-Manyam district.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The IMD’s forecast underscores notable weather patterns triggered by evolving cyclonic systems-a recurring monsoonal phenomenon affecting India’s coastal geography during this period. Regions such as North Coastal Andhra Pradesh frequently experience infrastructure stress during heavy rains alongside safety concerns for residents due to potential flooding or disruptions caused by thunderstorms and winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph.

While current forecasts suggest intense rainfall diminishing post-July 27, authorities must remain vigilant as short-term predictions indicate substantial rains over densely populated districts like srikakulam or Vizianagaram-posing challenges for agriculture-dependent communities where irrigation may shift considerably alongside localized uncertainties in crop planning/migration cycles committed out precautionary measures

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