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Low Pressure Area Forms in Andaman Sea Post-Cyclone Arnab, Threatening Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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A low‑pressure system has developed in the Andaman Sea following Cyclone Arnab, officials warn it could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh.
A low‑pressure area has been detected in the Andaman Sea after the dissipation of Cyclone Arnab, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system is expected to intensify over the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially generating gale‑force winds and heavy rainfall.
The IMD has issued a cyclone‑warning alert for the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, urging residents to stay alert and prepare for possible flooding and storm surges. The warning covers areas from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.
Local authorities have activated emergency response plans, including the deployment of coast guard vessels and the setting up of temporary shelters in vulnerable villages. Residents are advised to secure loose objects and avoid traveling on the coast during the peak hours of the low‑pressure system.
Meteorologists say that while the low‑pressure area is not a full cyclone, its impact could still be significant, especially for communities along the eastern coastline. The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue updates as conditions evolve.
The IMD has issued a cyclone‑warning alert for the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, urging residents to stay alert and prepare for possible flooding and storm surges. The warning covers areas from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.
Local authorities have activated emergency response plans, including the deployment of coast guard vessels and the setting up of temporary shelters in vulnerable villages. Residents are advised to secure loose objects and avoid traveling on the coast during the peak hours of the low‑pressure system.
Meteorologists say that while the low‑pressure area is not a full cyclone, its impact could still be significant, especially for communities along the eastern coastline. The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue updates as conditions evolve.