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Heavy rains pounded Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for several districts. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more heavy rainfall. The government has mobilized disaster response teams and instructed officials to evacuate people from vulnerable areas. Significant rainfall has already been recorded in various locations, and enhanced rainfall activity is expected to continue in the coming days.

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Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rains Lash Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada, October 22, 2025 – Several districts in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh are under red and orange alerts today, as heavy rains continue to batter the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warnings following a day of intense rainfall and forecasts further downpours due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.

Red alerts are in effect for SPSR Nellore, Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, and Tirupati districts until Thursday morning, October 23rd, at 8:30 AM. Orange alerts are in place for Chittoor, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, and Bapatla districts for the same period.

“The low-pressure area is likely to move across north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts within the next 24 hours,” stated the IMD in a bulletin released yesterday. This system is expected to bring very heavy rainfall to the districts under red and orange alerts, with continuing heavy to very heavy rainfall in SPSR Nellore and Tirupati.

The Andhra Pradesh government is taking preventative action. Minister of Home and Disaster Management V. Anitha held a video conference with district collectors to coordinate disaster response efforts. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed to SPSR Nellore, Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, and Tirupati districts. Evacuation orders have been given for residents in dilapidated structures.

Significant rainfall has already been recorded, with Marripadu in Nellore district receiving 89.5 mm of rain by 7 PM Wednesday. Srikalahasti in Tirupati district recorded the highest rainfall between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with 190 mm.

The IMD forecasts “enhanced rainfall activity” in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh until October 28th. While no orange or red warnings are currently in place beyond Thursday morning, the entire state is expected to experience rainfall from October 24th to 28th, with strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning also likely. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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