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Red Alert Issued for Several Districts in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone “Ditwa” Approaches

Visakhapatnam, India – A red alert has been issued for several districts in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone “Ditwa” intensifies and makes its way towards the Indian coast. The storm, which has already caused significant disruption in Sri Lanka, is expected to approach the northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Coastal Andhra Pradesh coasts around Saturday midnight or early Sunday morning.

As of Friday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Cyclone Ditwa was located approximately 270 km from Karaikal (India), 380 km from Puducherry, and 490 km from Chennai. The storm is currently moving in a north-northwesterly direction. While the cyclone is expected to maintain its intensity until Sunday, forecasts indicate it will weaken into a deep depression by night.

The IMD predicts extensive rainfall in southern Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema over the next three days. Specifically, a red alert has been issued for Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts on Sunday, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall.

Disaster management authorities have put the administrations in Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts on high alert. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been placed on standby for rescue and relief operations.

Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions and stay informed about weather updates.

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