Heavy rain in Tirupati as low pressure area forms off Tamil Nadu coast
Heavy rainfall impacted Tirupati and surrounding districts in India following the formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Meteorological authorities warn of continued heavy rains, strong winds, and potential cyclone developments across coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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Heavy rain in Tirupati as low pressure area forms off Tamil Nadu coast VISAKHAPATNAM Tirupati district received heavy rain in the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, with Tada recording 109.8 mm, Satyavedu 85.4 mm and Tirupati Aero 76.4 mm, according to the Meteorological Centre in Amaravati. The district’s average of 49.5 mm was more than eight times its normal for the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast at 5.30 a.m. According to the Amaravati centre, thunderstorms with lightning are likely at isolated places in Prakasam, Nellore and parts of Rayalaseema on Thursday, and in most northern coastal districts, Prakasam, Nellore and most Rayalaseema districts on Friday. Strong winds of 30 to 40 kmph, gusting to 50 kmph, are likely at isolated places across the State until Saturday morning.
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