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IMD Warns of Possible Cyclone Threatening Andhra Pradesh
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:38 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone warning for Andhra Pradesh, urging residents to prepare for potential severe weather.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone warning for the coastal state of Andhra Pradesh, citing a low‑pressure system that could develop into a cyclonic storm by the end of the week.
The warning, released at 10:00 a.m. IST, indicates that the system may intensify over the Bay of Bengal and make landfall along the eastern coast. Residents in vulnerable districts such as Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram are urged to secure property and seek higher ground.
The IMD also issued rain alerts for Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, warning of heavy showers and potential flooding.
The warning, released at 10:00 a.m. IST, indicates that the system may intensify over the Bay of Bengal and make landfall along the eastern coast. Residents in vulnerable districts such as Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram are urged to secure property and seek higher ground.
The IMD also issued rain alerts for Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, warning of heavy showers and potential flooding.