Two women stand with umbrellas along the shore as rough waves lash RK Beach amid rain in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.
| Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression and cross the north Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24, even as Uttar Andhra received widespread rains on Tuesday (September 22). In view of the weather conditions, holidays have been declared for schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts on Wednesday (September 23).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its special bulletin issued by the Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam, around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, that the depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal had moved west-northwestward at about 18 km/h during the previous six hours.
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the system was centred near latitude 17.9° N and longitude 86.0° E, approximately 200 km southeast of Gopalpur in Odisha, 200 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 210 km south of Puri in Odisha, and 290 km east of Visakhapatnam.
The system is very likely to move west-northwestward and intensify into a deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal during the next 12 hours, the IMD stated.
Srikakulam district recorded some of the highest rainfall in Uttarandhra. Palasa received 100 mm of rainfall between 8.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., according to data available on government weather platforms.
Water overflowed onto roads in several parts of Palasa and Kasibugga, causing difficulties for traders and commuters near the Railway Gate, Kasibugga Junction, and Chinabadam areas. Tekkali, Santhabommali, Naupada, Srikakulam Rural, Kotabommali, and Mandasa also received substantial rainfall.
In Visakhapatnam district, Madhurawada recorded the highest rainfall at 66 mm, followed by Gambheeram at 63 mm and Padmanabham at 61 mm. Several parts of the city, including Seethammadhara, Dairy Farm, Sheela Nagar, and Gajuwaka, also experienced steady rain. The showers affected traffic movement in several areas, and motorists had to navigate waterlogged and wet roads.
In Vizianagaram district, Bhogapuram recorded 63 mm of rainfall, the highest in the district till 6 p.m. Poosapatirega, Denkada and Nellimerla also received more than 50 mm.
The Agency areas also received good rainfall. Araku, Paderu, Pedabayalu, and Dumbriguda recorded more than 50 mm of rain on Tuesday morning. The continuous showers brought cool and breezy weather to the Agency areas, with the rain enhancing the scenic conditions in the hill region.
The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along the Andhra Pradesh coast till September 25. The sea is likely to remain very rough till September 24. Local Cautionary Signal No. III has been kept hoisted at Kalingapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram and Kakinada ports.
The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall in isolated places in Kakinada-Yanam, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, YSR Kadapa, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts.
Home and Disaster Management Minister V. Anitha directed officials in all districts to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures in light of the approaching weather system.
Published – September 22, 2026 09:30 pm IST
