Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alert warnings as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal readies to intensify into a depression, bringing widespread downpours across Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana today. Weather forecasters confirm that shifting wind patterns and atmospheric pressure drops will trigger persistent heavy rainfall across the southern peninsula. The state disaster management teams issued precautionary guidelines for administrative departments in vulnerable regions to prepare for potential waterlogging and localized flooding.

Weather forecasts indicate intense rainfall across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, South Coastal districts, Rayalaseema regions, and eastern Telangana districts. Localized thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching high speeds are expected to impact low-lying areas, city transportation networks, and agricultural fields throughout the weekend.

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The State Disaster Management Authority advised fishermen against venturing into deep sea waters along the Andhra Pradesh (AP) coastline due to extremely rough sea conditions and turbulent waves. Municipal administrators in major urban centres activated emergency control rooms to handle drainage clearance, power line maintenance, and road safety measures to protect citizens during continuous heavy rainfall.

Agricultural officials alerted farmers to protect harvested crops and drain excess water from standing fields to prevent crop inundation. Daily life and civic traffic in cities like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and parts of Hyderabad face temporary disruptions as emergency response teams remain deployed in high-risk zones to maintain safety standards throughout the storm period.