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Low pressure likely to turn cyclone Avkan, to cross Andhra coast in 20 Nov
In Short
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into Cyclone Avkan and cross the North Andhra coast around November 20, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Low pressure likely to turn cyclone Avkan, to cross Andhra coast in 20 Nov
A low-pressure system over the south-east Bay of Bengal is expected to move north-westwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm, reports say. It can become a very strong storm by 18 November and may cross cost at the North Andhra coast on 20 November. The track and intensity can vary, so people should pay attention to weather bulletins.
Very heavy rains can be expected in some areas of Andhra Pradesh starting from 18 November, and very heavy rains may be experienced in North Andhra when the system passes. Very strong winds and rains can also be expected in the area on Thursday and Friday. Light to moderate rains can be experienced in Telangana from 19 November, and there will not be much change in the minimum temperature for the next two days.
Coastal winds are expected to reach 40–50 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 60km/h. Fishermen have been warned not to go to sea, and those already out have been advised to return to shore. Residents have been urged to remain alert, while coastal farmers preparing to harvest summer crops have been advised to complete the work before 18 November.
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