IMD forecasts heavy rains in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh from Nov. 1 as fresh depression develops

Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Telangana on November 1 and 2 and heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 2 and 3 under the influence of a fresh low-pressure system over the Andaman Sea.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, reaching up to 60 kmph, were forecast at isolated places in Telangana on October 30 and 31 and November 2 and 3. Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, reaching up to 50 kmph, were likely on November 1.

On Saturday (October 31), the IMD forcasts a light to moderate rainfall with maximum speed of less than 40 km in isolated places of Telangana including Hyderabad.

Meanwhile on Friday, heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and surrounding areas, with Keesara in Medchal-Malkajgiri district recording the highest rainfall of 112 mm. Bahadurpura recorded 82.3 mm of rainfall near the Zoo Park, while Kakatiya Hills in Madhapur, under Serilingampally, received 73.8 mm.

In a statement, the IMD said isolated heavy rainfall was likely in Telangana on November 1 and 2, while fairly widespread to widespread rainfall was expected across the state on November 2 and 3.

The IMD said the low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands was likely to intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 31. The system was expected to move west-northwestwards towards the Andhra Pradesh coast over the following two days.

Under its influence, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on November 2 and 3. Isolated heavy rainfall was also forecast in these areas on November 1 and 4, while Rayalaseema was likely to receive heavy rainfall on November 2 and 3.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, reaching up to 60 kmph, were likely at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on November 2 and 3. Strong surface winds were also forecast across these regions from October 30 to November 3.

Meanwhile, Srikakulam in coastal Andhra Pradesh recorded 8 cm of rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on October 30.