IMD forecasts heavy rains in parts of Andhra on Nov 29, 30; fishermen advised not to venture into sea
With sea conditions expected to be rough, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea
By - Newsmeter Network
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Visakhapatnam: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in parts of Andhra Pradesh on November 29 and 30. Given the turbulent weather conditions, the fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea on Thursday and Friday.
IMD said a well-marked low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and adjoining south Andaman Sea lays over Malaysia, and the adjoining Strait of Malacca is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the south Andaman Sea by Tuesday.
Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm over the south Bay of Bengal during the subsequent 48 hours. Yesterday’s upper air cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area and neighbourhood persisted over the same region. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Comorin and adjoining areas of the southwest Bay of Bengal & Sri Lanka around November 25. It is likely to become more marked thereafter.
Rain Forecast :
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and the southern districts are likely to receive heavy rains on November 29, while Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 30.
With sea conditions expected to be rough, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea on Thursday and Friday. Those who are already at sea have been urged to return to the shore by Thursday.
Warning for Fishermen :
Indian Meterlogical Department issued weather warning for fishermen for Andhra coast valid for next five days commencing from November 24. Squally weather with wind speeds reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph will prevail along and off the south Andhra Pradesh coast.
According to historical data, most cyclones that develop in November tend to move towards West Bengal and Bangladesh, with only a few making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu coasts. Meteorologists note that once a low-pressure system forms, its path usually becomes clearer.
However, in the current situation, experts say there is no such clarity yet. Only after the system intensifies into a cyclone will its direction, trajectory, and potential landfall point be accurately determined. Heavy rains are expected after November 29.
