Normal life hit as rains lash parts of Andhra

The officials of the meteorological department warned of the formation of another low-pressure in Bay of Bengal which might turn into a cyclonic storm that might make a landfall in the southern parts of the country by November 17.

Heavy rains lashed south-coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of Rayalaseema on Thursday due to depression in Bay of Bengal, coupled with south-east monsoon, throwing normal life out of gear.

A man walks through a water-logged road during heavy rains in Chennai (REUTERS)

The officials of the meteorological department warned of the formation of another low-pressure in Bay of Bengal which might turn into a cyclonic storm that might make a landfall in the southern parts of the country by November 17.

“Another low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal could bring more showers in south coastal districts on November 17. So, people living in low-lying areas and the farming community have to be cautious,” said chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a video conference with the officials. He instructed that the officials monitor the flood situation from time to time.

State disaster management authority (SDMA), who attended an emergency meeting convened by chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said surface winds with a speed of 60-70 km per hour along with heavy rains wreaked havoc in Nellore, Prakasam, Chittoor and Kadapa districts since Thursday morning. The Nellore district administration announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Thursday and Friday.