Hyderabad: The Andhra Telangana rain alert signalled more rainfall across both states, with heavy to very heavy showers expected in several districts. The Meteorological Department issued a fresh warning for Andhra Pradesh after heavy rain lashed several districts on Friday. It reported that a weather system over the Bay of Bengal was strengthening and moving west-northwestwards. The system could intensify into a depression on Saturday.
According to the department, the system was expected to bring rainfall to Andhra Pradesh from Sunday. North Coastal Andhra districts faced the possibility of very heavy showers. Furthermore, the department forecast another spell of very heavy rainfall on Monday.
For Saturday, moderate rain was likely in Annamayya, Krishna, Vizianagaram and Nandyal districts. Meanwhile, officials warned fishermen not to venture into the sea on Sunday.
Andhra Telangana rain alert: Telangana districts face orange warning
In Telangana, the Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for several districts on Saturday. It forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in different parts of the State.
The warning covered Bhadradri Kothagudem, Medak and Nalgonda districts. Similarly, the department forecast rainfall in Sangareddy, Siddipet and Vikarabad districts.
The weather office also cautioned people about gusty winds. Wind speeds could reach up to 40 kmph. Consequently, residents in the affected districts faced the possibility of thunderstorms and rain during the day.