Amaravati, Oct 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday, directed the administration to be on alert in the wake of heavy rain lashing the state.
The Chief Minister reviewed the situation in Nellore and other districts which are receiving heavy rains since Tuesday under the impact of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The low pressure has now intensified into a depression, the weather department has said.
As some places are likely to receive rainfall in excess of 20 centimetres and this may result in flash floods, CM Naidu asked the officials to remain on alert. He directed them to take all precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property.
The Chief Minister ordered the officials in CMO to keep him informed about the situation in the affected districts.
Meanwhile, the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal lay centred on Wednesday morning at about 360 km east-southeast of Chennai, 390 km east of Puducherry and 450 km southeast of Nellore.
It is likely to move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu - South Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Nellore, close to Chennai during the early morning of Thursday (October 17).
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall over most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in south Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting 60 kmph is likely to prevail over southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and along and off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts till noon of October 17 and decrease gradually thereafter, the IMD said in its bulletin.
As rough to very Rough Sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and along and off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. Those out at sea were advised to return to the coasts, the IMD said.
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) director Ronanki Kurmanath has appealed to people to be alert and take all precautions
--IANS
ms/dpb
You may also like
Allu Arjun's fan cycles to Hyderabad from UP, actor books flight for him
Vastu Tips: Do not do this even by mistake in the north direction, otherwise you will become poor
Holger Rune defends rapid coaching changes after cycling through Becker and Mouratoglou
Mallikarjun Kharge's Facebook page managed from Norway, says Assam minister
Prime Video To Include Ads In Shows, Movies In India From Next Year
Kerala man sets Guinness World Record for smallest washing machine
New CCTV released 20 years after student murdered at nightclub as police issue appeal
The Netherlands moves forward with plans to limit English at universities
Priyanka is going to win Wayanad LS seat with an all time high majority: A K Antony
GB News demand BBC apologise after 'bullying' Andrea Jenkyns on Have I Got News For You
Wicked fans searching M&S stores for 'best pyjamas to ever exist'
Three foods to avoid before drinking alcohol
Vastu Tips: According to Vastu, you should also put these things on the roof of the house, poverty will go away
Starlink Sets Its Sights on India: Musk's Vision for Better Connectivity
Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Invited By Canada Broadcaster On TV Amid Tensions With India, Speaks Against 'Modi Regime'
'I tried the new McDonald's mini hash browns - I have one major issue with them'
The best value gaming headset is about to get even better
Mappable forms strategic partnerships with Fujairah GIS Center, Emirates Transport and Emarat at GITEX 2024
Amanda Holden sparks BGT outrage as 'fake' announcement heard in background of new video
Kyran Durnin's mum left chilling note behind on table before vanishing with her son, 8