IMD warns heavy rain, strong winds in Andhra Pradesh
Heads up, Andhra Pradesh! A weather depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to north coastal districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Visakhapatnam.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says the system will move west-northwest over the next couple of days, so expect some wet weather through Monday.
Fishermen warned to stay off sea
Fishermen have been told to stay off the sea until July 7 because winds could reach up to 65km per hour and waves might get pretty high, around three meters.
Recent rainfall has already hit Parvathipuram hard, with eight centimeters recorded overnight.
The IMD warns that crops and trees could be damaged, transport might face delays due to waterlogging, and ports have raised caution signals.
The State Disaster Management Authority wants everyone to stay alert for lightning and strong winds; things should calm down after Monday.