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Andhra Pradesh Lashed by Heavy Rains, Flood Warnings Issued Across Low-Lying Areas
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News18•24-09-2026, 09:00
Andhra Pradesh Lashed by Heavy Rains, Flood Warnings Issued Across Low-Lying Areas
- •Heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh prompted disaster management authorities to issue high alerts and deploy response teams.
- •More than 80 locations recorded over 100 mm of rain, with Visakhapatnam bearing the brunt, including Tulasinagar at 236 mm.
- •Authorities issued urgent advisories for residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant against sudden flooding and waterlogging.
- •The Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) is on high alert, continuously monitoring cyclone movement and weather conditions.
- •RTGS urged citizens to use the AWARE App and website for real-time cyclone tracking and advisories to ensure safety.
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Visakhapatnam bore the brunt of the heavy weather system, recording the state's highest rainfall totals led by Visakha Rural (Tulasinagar) at 236 mm, followed by Madhurawada at 218 mm and Endada at 210 mm.
The Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) at the State Secretariat has been placed on high alert to continuously monitor the cyclone movement, weather conditions, and ground-level situation in affected districts. The RTGS Command Control Centre is tracking rainfall patterns and disseminating timely information to enable preventive measures.
Citizens can monitor the latest movement of the cyclone, real-time weather conditions, and location-specific alerts by using the AWARE App and the AWARE website on their mobile phones.
