Cloudy skies, isolated light rain likely in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has forecasted cloudy skies and isolated light rain across the state due to a weak monsoon. Despite the weather, the region is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit compared to seasonal norms.
Why it matters
Accurate weather reporting is critical for the agricultural sector in Andhra Pradesh, which is currently facing a 46% rainfall deficit.
Cloudy weather with isolated light rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning, is likely across Andhra Pradesh on Friday (September 5) and Saturday (September 6), the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has said.
Gusty winds of 40-60 kmph are likely during spells of rain, it says, advising the public, particularly farmers, to remain alert.
The Meteorological Centre, Amaravati, on Friday said the Southwest Monsoon remained weak over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Rainfall occurred at only one or two places in the two regions in the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Friday. No district reported a heat wave or heavy rainfall.
Nellore recorded the highest maximum temperature at 38°C, followed by Jangamaheswarapuram at 37.3°C, Cuddapah at 37.2°C and Anantapur at 37.1°C. Tirupati recorded 36.8°C, Kavali 36.6°C, while Amaravati and Visakhapatnam recorded 35.6°C and 33.9°C, respectively.
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