The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for Andhra Pradesh (AP) regarding an upcoming threat of heavy rainfall. Experts from the department have indicated that a low-pressure system is likely to develop in the North and Central Bay of Bengal by the 24th of this month. This weather phenomenon is expected to bring intense rains to the region, impacting various districts in AP.
Adding to the concern, another rainstorm is on the horizon for AP, as per the India Meteorological Department’s forecast of a low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal by the 23rd of this month. The monsoon trough has already extended over the east-central Bay of Bengal, with a surface circulation anticipated near the North Andaman Sea and its surroundings on September 21, likely moving northwestward.
In response to these predictions, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for coastal districts until the 23rd, cautioning residents about the likelihood of heavy rainfall in several areas. The Amaravati Meteorological Center has specifically highlighted regions such as Eluru, West Godavari, Kakinada, NTR, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitaramaraju, Parvathipuram Manyam, Konaseema, and Anakapalli for potential heavy rains.
The continuous downpour has led to flooding in many parts of AP, leaving residents stranded. Efforts are underway to address the situation, with the Water Resources Department focusing on Budameru. Operation Budameru, initiated under the directives of CM Chandrababu, aims to mitigate the flooding issues in Vijayawada. Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu recently convened a meeting with officials to devise a comprehensive action plan for the region.
Concerns about encroachments along the Budameru stretch have prompted detailed assessments by the Water Resources Department. The Minister has outlined plans to expand canals from Enakepadu to Kolleru as part of the Budameru operation, emphasizing the need to rectify the identified issues promptly.
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