AP schools closed till october 17 owing to a heavy rainfall alert...
Andhra Pradesh is expected to see severe to extremely heavy rainfall through Thursday, according to the indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The state government of andhra pradesh has declared holidays for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in a number of districts because of the ongoing, intense rainfall in those areas. Up till October 17, 2024, schools in districts like Tirupati, chittoor, Nellore, and prakasam will be closed. Due to the unfavorable weather, residents in the Tugo area have also asked for similar closures.
Andhra Pradesh is expected to see severe to extremely heavy rainfall through Thursday, according to the indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This is because of the formation of a low-pressure system over the South Bay of Bengal, which is predicted to get stronger and move closer to the shore, increasing the amount of rainfall throughout the state. Districts like Krishna, Bapatla, Nellore, prakasam, Tirupati, and chittoor are expected to have heavy rainfall by Thursday, with wind gusts of up to 65 km/h, according to IMD reports. Furthermore, extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for the districts of YSR, Annamaiya, and Sri Satyasai.
District collectors in andhra pradesh have received early warnings from the government, asking them to get ready for possible flooding in low-lying areas. Because of the hazardous water conditions, fishermen have been urged to avoid the area. Authorities have also directed local officials to maintain community awareness and emergency preparedness in order to protect public safety, especially in areas that are vulnerable to flooding.
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