Rains are already occurring in various parts of Andhra Pradesh, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning strikes that are causing inconvenience to the public. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) continues to issue timely advance warnings regarding these conditions. Recently, the authority issued fresh weather alerts for several districts, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning over the next three hours, and advised the public to remain vigilant.
Specifically, the APSDMA issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for the Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Anakapalli districts, indicating a likelihood of moderate rainfall and lightning in isolated areas. Residents in the vicinity of Gajapathinagaram, Srungavarapukota, and Bheemunipatnam were urged to exercise extra caution. Simultaneously, a ‘Yellow Alert’ was announced for the Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Tirupati, Chittoor, and Anantapur districts, where light to scattered rainfall accompanied by lightning is expected.
Across these conditions, the disaster management authority advised the public, farmers, laborers, and herders to avoid staying under trees or in open areas. The APSDMA urged everyone to seek shelter in safe locations during rains and lightning and to postpone non-essential travel as much as possible.
