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Deep Depression Near Vizag to Bring Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds to Andhra Pradesh
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 13:17
Deep Depression Near Vizag to Bring Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds to Andhra Pradesh
- •A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, 150 km off Vizag, is set to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds for Coastal Andhra, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts.
- •The weather system is expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh – South Odisha coasts near Kalingapatnam as a deep depression by Wednesday night.
- •The APSDMA warns of widespread rains on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rainfall expected in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, and Eluru districts.
- •Residents in low-lying areas are advised to be cautious of sudden floods, and fishermen are warned to avoid venturing into the sea.
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The deep depression is bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms to parts of Andhra Pradesh, including Coastal Andhra, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts. Widespread rains are specifically expected across districts like Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Kakinada.
The deep depression over the west-central and adjoining Bay of Bengal was centered about 150 km off Vizag, moving west-northwestwards to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur near Kalingapatnam.
The APSDMA managing director advised residents in low-lying areas to watch out for sudden floods and cautioned fishermen to refrain from venturing into the sea for fishing.
