Rains likely in Andhra Pradesh in next two days as Amphan Cyclone turns severe

As per the weather department, the low-pressure areas in the Bay of Bengal continues to strengthen and become a severe storm. The Meteorological Department has warned that heavy showers could be expected along with the coastal areas of Odisha and Bengal and the storm is expected to cross the Hatia Islands and the Sagar Islands by May 20 afternoon.

Heavy rains are likely to hit the coast of Bengal on May 19, officials said. Officials said that heavy rains have been reported in parts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur in Odisha. Officials have confirmed that the wind is currently travelling at 100 km / h in the southwest Bay of Bengal. It will increase steadily and the fishermen are advised not to go for fishing.

In the case of Telugu states, if the cyclone does not cross Andhra Pradesh, there could be moderate to heavy rainfall. Meteorological department officials are also expecting showers on Monday and Tuesday as well. Even in Telangana, their thunder and lightning rains likely. While temperatures, on the other hand, is expected to register higher. However, the weather department officials have warned that the storm would have more impact on Odisha and Bengal than the two Telugu states.