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New Storm Brews: Andaman Sea Alert Issued
29 Oct
Summary
- A new low-pressure system has formed over the south Andaman Sea.
- This system is forecast to intensify into a depression by October 31.
- Remnants of Cyclone Arnab caused exceptional rainfall in southern Odisha.
A fresh low-pressure area has emerged over the south Andaman Sea, raising concerns for Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts this system could intensify into a depression by October 31. Officials are monitoring its development closely.
The remnants of Cyclone Arnab have moved inland and are weakening. This system had caused widespread rainfall across several states, with southern Odisha experiencing exceptional amounts. Patrapur in Ganjam district recorded a staggering 546 mm of rain in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall was reported in parts of north Andhra Pradesh and northeast Telangana. The storm's impact is also being felt in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal, with forecasts of continued heavy showers in these regions.
