Deep Depression to Cross Near Kalingapatnam Tonight IMD Says
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving toward the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh coast. The India Meteorological Department says it is likely to cross near Kalingapatnam by the night of September 23. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in several districts of both states.
The system intensified over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay. IMD said it had been moving west at about 7 km/h. A later bulletin placed the centre near 18.0°N and 84.6°E at 8:30am IST on September 23, about 60 km southeast of Kalingapatnam.
IMD expects a west-northwest path. Landfall is forecast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam, while the system is still a deep depression.
Odisha is on alert. A red warning for September 23 covers Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, and Koraput. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely at a few places. Extremely heavy rain is possible at one or two spots. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusts of 50–60 km/h may occur in isolated areas.
An orange alert covers Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Nayagarh, Malkangiri, Puri, and Kandhamal. Very heavy rain is likely at one or two places. Isolated thunderstorms and similar gusts are also forecast.
Andhra Pradesh has matching warnings. A red alert covers Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Vizianagaram. An orange alert covers Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitharama Raju.
Isolated parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may see heavy to very heavy rain on Wednesday. Extremely heavy showers are also possible. Thunderstorms with lightning are likely in parts of Rayalaseema. Coastal winds may reach 50–60 km/h. Isolated Rayalaseema winds may reach 40–50 km/h.
IMD says isolated heavy rain may continue over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on Thursday and Friday. Fishermen have been advised to stay off the sea while the system is near the coast.
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