A surface circulation extending up to an average height of 0.9 km above sea level is influencing weather conditions across North Andhra Pradesh. According to Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APDMA), this system is likely to cause light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in several districts on Saturday (October 11).
Districts including Alluri Sitaramaraju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Chittoor, and Tirupati may experience light to moderate rains with thunder and lightning. The APDMA has advised citizens to remain alert and avoid standing under trees during thunderstorms for safety.
As of Friday evening, rainfall data showed significant showers in several regions: 46 mm in Nagaram (Konaseema district), 36.2 mm in Malikipuram, 27 mm in Narsingolu (Prakasam district), 25.5 mm in D. Polavaram (Kakinada district), and 21.7 mm in Ambajipeta (Konaseema district). The Disaster Management Authority continues to monitor the situation closely.