The weather department predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of up to 50 km per hour over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema from August 1 to 5.
Visakhapatnam: Heavy rainfall is likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on August 5, 6, and 7, while thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to persist across all regions throughout the week, according to an IMD report on Friday.
The weather department predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of up to 50 km per hour over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema from August 1 to 5.
The department also observed lower tropospheric westerly and northwesterly winds prevailing over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, creating favourable conditions for rainfall and convective activity. No significant low-pressure system was mentioned, but changing wind patterns and atmospheric instability are expected to support widespread weather activity through the extended forecast period, the report said.
