Andhra Pradesh braces for very severe cyclonic storm; landfall likely between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is preparing for a very severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for 13 districts as wind speeds are projected to reach up to 130 kmph.
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This is a critical weather event with significant implications for public safety, infrastructure, and disaster management in the region.
Andhra Pradesh braces for very severe cyclonic storm; landfall likely between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28 left Dark clouds over the Kandula Obul Reddy Reservoir in Prakasam district on Saturday. KOMMURI SRINIVAS The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ef9fij/article71621316.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_24_10_2026_17_18_19_1_IMG_20261024_WA0027.JPG ANDHRA PRADESH ONGOLE, ANDHRA PRADESH, STANDALONE, 24/10/2026: A fisherman returns to the shore amid drizzling rain and dark clouds over the Kandula Obul Reddy Reservoir at Mallavaramu village in Maddipadu mandal of Prakasam district on Saturday. Photo: KOMMURI SRINIVAS / The Hindu Wind speed may go up to 130 kmph, say weather experts; IMD issues red alert for 13 districts on Otober 27 and 28 VIJAYAWADA The cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. It is likely to be the second highest in terms of intensity.
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