Andhra Pradesh, with a significant low-pressure system brewing over the west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal.
As this weather system gains strength over the next 24 hours, meteorologists are warning of heavy rainfall across large parts of the state, triggering alerts in both coastal and interior districts. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has flagged the likelihood of scattered heavy rain and gusty winds ranging from 50 to 60 km/h in several districts. These pre-monsoon showers, fuelled by atmospheric instability, are expected to persist through midweek, raising concerns over urban flooding, crop damage, and the resilience of civic infrastructure in vulnerable zones.
On Tuesday, 27 May, districts including Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, and the twin Godavari districts are projected to experience heavy rainfall. Konaseema, Eluru, and West Godavari are also on high alert. The weather authority has forecast lighter showers for the rest of the state. The situation on the ground is already showing signs of escalation. As of 5 PM on Monday, rainfall measurements from several areas indicated alarming intensity—Rajapanukulu in Alluri Seetharamaraju recorded 56 mm, Vizianagaram 42.7 mm, and Maredumilli 41.5 mm—suggesting that even moderate downpours can quickly turn hazardous given the state’s fragile stormwater systems.
On Wednesday, 28 May, a fresh spell of rain is anticipated across a wider region—Srikakulam, Krishna, Guntur, NTR, Prakasam, Kurnool, Nandyal, and Anantapur are expected to receive scattered showers, keeping authorities and communities on alert. Such weather fluctuations could threaten agricultural timelines, particularly sowing activities and standing crops in Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra. Despite decades of monsoon preparedness drives and real-time early warning systems, ground realities show that most urban and peri-urban regions in Andhra Pradesh remain vulnerable to monsoon-linked disruptions. Drainage bottlenecks, shrinking wetlands, and rapid unplanned urbanisation continue to challenge climate resilience efforts, disproportionately impacting low-income settlements and peri-urban communities.
Experts say the intensification of pre-monsoon weather patterns signals a larger shift in the region’s climate behaviour. “The increasing frequency of low-pressure systems and gusty winds this early in the season aligns with broader regional climate models suggesting more erratic rainfall and stronger storm systems,” said a senior climate scientist at Andhra University. With a focus on building resilient and equitable urban centres, the coming weeks will be crucial for state agencies to not only mitigate immediate risks but also accelerate long-term climate adaptation investments—particularly in climate-proof infrastructure, smart drainage, and decentralised water management systems.
As the monsoon deepens its reach into peninsular India, Andhra Pradesh’s preparedness—especially for marginalised and climate-sensitive communities—will be put to the test once again.
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