Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Alert | Hyderabad, Nov. 1: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held an emergency review meeting on Sunday. The meeting followed forecasts of another cyclone threatening the state.
The Chief Minister also cancelled his scheduled Delhi visit on Monday. He reviewed the approaching system, rainfall forecasts, wind speeds and reservoir conditions with senior officials.
Officials warned that the system could intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. It is expected to strengthen over the west-central Bay of Bengal by November 2.
According to officials, the system could cross the coast near Bapatla on the morning of November 3. Winds could reach speeds of 100 to 110 kmph during landfall.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across southern and central coastal districts on November 2. Some areas could receive very heavy rainfall.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also forecast in several places on November 3 and 4.
Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Alert | Heavy Rainfall and Flood Threat in Several Districts
Officials identified 20 mandals as particularly vulnerable to extremely heavy rainfall. These include nine mandals in Eluru district, five in Krishna and five in NTR district. One mandal in Bapatla district is also expected to be affected.
Officials presented the following district-level rainfall estimates for November 3:
Eluru: 179 mm
Krishna: 163 mm
NTR: 161 mm
West Godavari: 147 mm
Guntur: 119 mm
Bapatla: 104 mm
The Budameru stream could receive flood inflows of around 32,500 cusecs on November 3. Officials also warned of possible flooding in Yerrakalva, Gonela Vagu, Jalleru and Pampa streams.
Strong winds could damage an estimated 12,102 to 15,128 electricity poles across 12 districts. Officials briefed the Chief Minister on the potential impact and preparedness measures.
They also reviewed damage caused by the previous cyclone and ongoing restoration work. Chandrababu Naidu enquired about electricity restoration in affected areas.
Officials informed him that power supply would be restored across all affected areas by Sunday night.
The Chief Minister directed departments to implement precautionary measures immediately. He stressed that authorities must prevent loss of life and property.
He instructed officials to evacuate people from flood-prone areas in advance. He also directed them to ensure adequate assistance for displaced residents.
Chandrababu Naidu called for coordination among all government departments throughout the emergency response.
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