Sun Nov 16 10:24:20 UTC 2025: Summary:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for SPSR Nellore and Tirupati districts in Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in these districts on Monday, November 17, 2025. Other districts like Prakasam, Annamayya, and Chittoor may also experience heavy rainfall, while South Coastal A.P. and Rayalaseema might have light showers. The low-pressure area is expected to move slowly west-northwestward in the next 24 hours.
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Orange Alert Issued for Andhra Pradesh Districts as Low Pressure System Looms
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – November 16, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the SPSR Nellore and Tirupati districts of Andhra Pradesh, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, November 17, 2025. This alert comes in response to a low-pressure area that has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Sri Lanka.
According to the IMD, the low-pressure system, first observed Saturday morning, has persisted in the same region. Its associated upper air cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.
While the orange alert focuses on SPSR Nellore and Tirupati, the districts of Prakasam, Annamayya, and Chittoor are also forecast to receive heavy rainfall. Light showers are anticipated in South Coastal A.P. and Rayalaseema.
The IMD expects the low-pressure area to move slowly west-northwestward over the next 24 hours. While some relief may be expected further inland on Tuesday, Tirupati, Chittoor, and SPSR Nellore may still experience heavy rainfall. North Coastal Andhra Pradesh is predicted to have dry weather during this period.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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