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News18•28-09-2026, 15:30
Andhra Pradesh Braces for Thunderstorms: Rayalaseema to See Heavy Rains, Strong Winds
  • •The meteorological department forecasts thunderstorms in parts of Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, for three days starting September 28.
  • •Rainfall will be accompanied by strong winds, reaching up to 50 km per hour in Rayalaseema.
  • •Isolated places in Coastal Andhra and Yanam are also expected to experience strong winds.
  • •An upper air circulation over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal is contributing to the weather conditions.
  • •Lower tropospheric northwesterly winds are prevailing over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.

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The meteorological department forecast thunderstorms for parts of the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh lasting for three days starting from September 28, accompanied by strong winds reaching up to 50 km per hour.

The rainfall is driven by an upper air circulation lying over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, alongside prevailing lower tropospheric northwesterly winds over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.

In addition to Rayalaseema, strong winds reaching up to 50 km per hour are expected at isolated places in Coastal Andhra and Yanam.