Rain lashed the North Andhra Pradesh coast as the Kalingapatnam deep depression landfall occurred late Wednesday night, maintaining its intensity as it moved inland. The India Meteorological Department expects severe weather conditions to persist across the Telugu states for the next two days.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong, gusty winds is lashing North Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana. Coastal areas are experiencing rough sea conditions, prompting emergency advisories for residents and coastal communities.

Which Districts Have Declared School Closures Due To Rains?

District Collectors in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitarama Raju declared school holidays to protect students. Similar emergency school closures were implemented in Telangana’s Mahabubabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts due to continuous rains.

State Disaster Management Authorities alerted citizens against potential flash floods in low-lying areas and warned people to avoid standing near trees or temporary hoardings during strong wind gusts. Fishermen received strict instructions to remain completely off the sea through September 27.

How are government agencies managing emergency rescue and relief operations? Multiple National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams were deployed across vulnerable coastal and agency tracks. Official control rooms were activated to monitor river water levels, clear road blockages, and respond to public emergency requests.