While Tamil Nadu braced for heavy rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy showers in the neighboring states of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
The IMD has issued an orange warning for the three states, especially Rayalseema district and coastal Andhra Pradesh, where heavy showers are likely.
Very heavy to very heavy rain in several parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and the southern part of Karnataka has been predicted by the IMD from October 15-17. Heavy rain is expected between October 15-16 in Tamil Nadu’s Karaikal and Puducherry. In Kerala’s Mahe, heavy rainfall is forecast from October 15-17.
Similar weather will be seen in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema district and within Karnataka. Lakshadweep is likely to witness heavy rainfall from October 17. North-east monsoon is likely to affect coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between October 15 and 16.
The IMD also predicts that a low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression within 48 hours, bringing widespread rains to Andhra Pradesh.
The districts of Andhra Pradesh likely to receive heavy rains are Guntur, Kishna, NTR, East Godavari, Eluru, Prakasam, Palnadu, Bapatla, and Chittoor. Some regions may experience moderate rainfall. Coastal areas may experience strong winds of 35-55 km/h.
Meanwhile, authorities have advised fishermen against entering the sea due to bad conditions.
Due to this forecast, several districts in Andhra Pradesh have declared school holidays. Schools in Tirupati and Prakasham were closed on Tuesday, October 15, while Sri Sathya Sai district declared a three-day school holiday, from October 15-17.
In Chittoor district, schools and anganwadis will remain closed for two days, on October 15-16.
The district collectors announced the closure due to heavy rain and low pressure in the district.
Due to heavy rains caused by depression in Bay of Bengal, Tirupati District Collectorate has set up a storm control room.
The disaster management review meeting was held by the Chief Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams along with additional EO and other officials.
The spillover effects of the Chennai rains were felt in Bengaluru as well, with the city receiving continuous drenching since Tuesday morning.
A low pressure system is moving west-northwest and may reach north Tamil Nadu and south coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has prepared a detailed disaster management plan, bracing for heavy rain in the next few days.
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