Weather conditions changed drastically after 2 p.m., as skies turned cloudy and strong winds hit the coastal areas. The sea at Mypadu, Krishnapatnam, Ramayapatnam, Chennarayunipalem, and Ramatheerdham became rough with high tides. With a red alert in place, officials began relocating residents to 144 rehabilitation centres across the district to ensure safety.

To maintain communication, a special cell tower was installed at the Collectorate. Meanwhile, the Somasila reservoir neared 78 TMCft of its full capacity due to heavy inflows from Kurnool and YSR Kadapa. Officials released excess water into the Pennar river to prevent flooding in nearby villages.

District Special Officer Yuvaraj and Collector Himanshu Shukla reviewed the situation and instructed teams to remain alert. They directed forced evacuation from low-lying and coastal areas as a precautionary measure. Shukla assured that all rehabilitation centres are fully functional to face the cyclone’s impact.

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The existing low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu and adjoining south interior Karnataka moved west-northwest and currently lies over south interior Karnataka. Cyclonic circulation extends up to the middle troposphere and will continue west-northwest to the east-central Arabian Sea by Friday.

During the past 24 hours ending Thursday morning, districts including Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, and Anantapur received heavy rainfall. Yanam recorded 11 cm, while Masulipatnam, Seetharamapuram, and Racherla recorded 9 cm each. Other areas received between 2 cm and 8 cm of rain.

The IMD forecast states that Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nandyal, and Kurnool districts may experience heavy rainfall on Friday. On Saturday, Prakasam, Nandyal, and YSR Kadapa will see heavy showers, and on Sunday, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, and Tirupati may witness significant rainfall.

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The IMD explained that a low-pressure area in the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified and is moving west-northwest. By Wednesday morning, it could reach the south coast of Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. The system may strengthen further, turning into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours. Another low-pressure system may form in the southern Bay of Bengal over the weekend.

Heavy rainfall with lightning is expected across the state over the next five days. Specific districts like Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nandyal, Kurnool, and Anantapur are forecasted to receive intense rain. Coastal winds may blow at 35–55 km/h, creating rough sea conditions until Saturday.

Authorities urged residents in low-lying areas to remain alert. The public is advised to use emergency numbers 112, 1070, or 18004250101 for assistance. People should avoid standing under trees or traveling into unsafe zones during the storm and rainfall events.

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