Orange alert for Kakinada, Konaseema as thunderstorms forecast; low-pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the Kakinada and Konaseema districts in Andhra Pradesh due to expected thunderstorms and gusty winds. A low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal is driving the severe weather conditions across the region.
Why it matters
Timely weather alerts are critical for disaster preparedness and public safety in coastal regions prone to monsoon-related volatility.
Orange alert for Kakinada, Konaseema as thunderstorms forecast; low-pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal left Dark clouds gather over Visakhapatnam. Image used for representation purpose only. K.R. Deepak K.R. Deepak https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4aurei/article71610050.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Standalone_4colG66GLQ6O5.3.jpg.jpg KR DEEPAK Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 14/10/2026 : Dark clouds gather over Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the city experiences cloudy skies and a chance of rain amid the seasonal transition towards the northeast monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and strong surface winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh over the coming days. Photo : K R Deepak The districts covered by the yellow alert are Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and Sri Sathya Sai VISAKHAPATNAM The Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC), Visakhapatnam, issued an orange alert for Kakinada and Dr. B.R.
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