As Tamil Nadu prepares for heavy rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts strong showers in neighbouring states such as Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. An orange alert has been issued for these areas, focusing on the Rayalaseema region and coastal Andhra Pradesh, where exceptionally heavy rain is expected. The IMD predicts severe to extremely heavy South India rains from October 15 to 17 in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and southern Karnataka.

South India Rains: Predictions So Far

Heavy rains are forecast in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Karaikal and Puducherry regions, between October 15 and 16. Similarly, Kerala’s Mahe region is anticipated to receive exceptionally heavy rain during the same period. The weather patterns in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema area and interior Karnataka are predicted to be similar. Furthermore, Lakshadweep may see significant rainfall beginning on October 17. The northeast monsoon is expected to affect coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between October 15 and 16.

The IMD further stated that a low-pressure system building in the Bay of Bengal is expected to deepen into a depression within 48 hours, causing extensive rain across Andhra Pradesh and exceptionally heavy rain is expected in these areas.

The IMD has issued a weather warning for Karnataka, forecasting very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across coastal, north interior, and south interior areas on Wednesday. Additionally, the IMD predicts that Bengaluru and nearby districts will continue to experience significant rainfall until October 18.

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Severe Weather Warnings Across Peninsular India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warnings in numerous regions, particularly in peninsular India. The rain forecast comes when the low-pressure region intensifies into a depression in the Bay of Bengal. On late Tuesday night, the depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal drifted northwest. The depression is predicted to pass the shores of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh early on October 17. During this time, severe rains will continue to hit peninsular India.

Andhra Woes

Given that IMD has issued advisories from multiple regions. Several districts in Andhra Pradesh are on high alert due to the impending heavy rains. Districts like Guntur, Krishna, NTR, East Godavari, Eluru, Prakasam, Palnadu, Bapatla, and Chittoor are projected to receive heavy rains, while other areas will have moderate rainfall. Coastal regions may experience high winds of 35-55 km/h. Due to the bad weather, authorities have recommended that fishermen not venture into the sea as exceptionally heavy rain is expected.

In response to the forecast, some districts in Andhra Pradesh have declared school breaks. Schools in Tirupati and Prakasam were closed on Tuesday, October 15. Sri Sathya Sai district schools will be closed from October 15 to 17, while Chittoor district schools and Anganwadis will all be closed on October 15 and 16. District collectors made these decisions, citing significant rains and an intensifying low-pressure system.

In addition, the Tirupati District Collectorate has set up a cyclone control room in reaction to the severe rains. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Executive Officer and other officials convened a disaster management review meeting to evaluate the situation.

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