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A few places across districts such as East Godavari, Srikakulam, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Markapuram and Tirupati received light to moderate rainfall on Monday (April 6). According to real-time rainfall data from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Laxmipuram in East Godavari district recorded the highest rainfall of 57.5 mm. This was followed by Ramachandrapuram in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema and Etcherla in Srika ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has cautioned that varied weather conditions will persist across the State for the next two days. Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that while many districts will see cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainfall, others may experience intense heat. A surface circulation remains active over the southwest Bay of Bengal, with a trough stretching from Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu up to the Gulf of Mannar, influencing the curren ...Read More >
KAKINADA: Andhra Pradesh has unveiled plans to undertake seaweed culture in 14 villages across 9 coastal districts, including Tirupati, with the collaboration of the Amrita University, the central salt and marine chemicals research institute and national institute of ocean technology. The project is to be taken up by society for elimination of rural poverty, with a view to establishing seaweed cultivation as a transformative and sustainable alternative livelihood for coastal communities. This w ...Read More >
Vijayawada: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the State government has transferred Guntur district Collector A Thameem Ansariya, appointing her as the Director of School Education. In total, the government shuffled seven IAS officers. The orders were issued through GO Rt No 675 by Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad on Sunday, with immediate effect. As part of this reshuffle, several IAS officers have been reassigned to key positions to strengthen governance across various departments. CM Sa ...Read More >
Security forces gunned down seven Maoists in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. This follows a similar operation on Tuesday that killed six Maoists. One of the deceased was identified as Meturi Jokha Rao alias Tech Shankar, a key figure in technical operations. The death of top naxalite commander Madvi Hidma on Tuesday was considered a major blow to the insurgency. A day after six Maoists were gunned down at Maredumilli in Andhra Pradesh, seven more died in another exchange of fire in the vicinity on ...Read More >
Amaravati/ Eluru/ Kakinada: Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested around 50 Maoists in a major operation across several districts, including Vijayawada, Eluru, Kakinada, Ambedkar Konaseema and Krishna. Acting on information, police had been keeping a close watch in these districts for last few days and conducted simultaneous raids on Tuesday. A total of 27 Maoists were nabbed from Kannur in Krishna district, one from Gannavaram, four from Ramavarappadu in Vijayawada, 15 from three areas of Eluru, ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is poised to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected Tuesday, bringing heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The World Meteorological Organization assigns names to cyclones to prevent confusion and aid disaster management. 'Montha,' meaning beautiful or fragrant flower, was contributed by Thailand. Cyclone Montha is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Tam ...Read More >
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,000 relief centers are actively supporting residents in eight southern districts as authorities prioritize safety. In a proactive maneuver, over 11,000 individuals have been safely evacuated, with a zero-casualty goal in sight. Rescue teams are fully mobilized, while tourist access has been restricted. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to ...Read More >
Kakinada: Cyclone Montha has claimed the life of two persons in the Godavari districts till reports came in around 9 p.m. Gusty winds uprooted trees and electric poles, disrupting power supply and leaving entire areas in darkness. Earlier, officials evacuated 19,305 people to 507 rehabilitation centres in the five districts of Kakinada, Eluru, Konaseema, and East and West Godavari districts. A woman G. Veeraveni (49) died on the spot at Makavanipalem village in Mamidikuduru mandal in East Goda ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) had directed all heavy vehicles plying on the national highways in the Cyclone Montha-affected districts to halt from 8.30 pm on Tuesday till 6 am on Wednesday. The district collectors and police have been directed to halt the vehicular traffic on the highways to ensure safety of the commuters. The impact of the cyclone is severe in the districts of Krishan, Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema, ASR district, Chitt ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Monday said cyclonic storm Montha is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic by Tuesday morning and many states will receive heavy to very heavy rains in the next 48 hours. The weather system over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred over southwest and adjoining areas of westcentral and southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 am on Monday. "It is lik ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh has been put on high alert as Cyclone Montha, moving west-northwest over the Bay of Bengal, threatens heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong winds across large parts of the state over the next 24-48 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the system could intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning and make landfall near Kakinada by Tuesday night. According to the IMD, the cyclone poses a high risk to Nellore, Pra ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to take precautionary measures as Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Heavy to very heavy rains are anticipated in several districts, with the cyclone likely to cross the coast near Kakinada on October 28. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to take precautionary measures in places where there is scope for rains and floods in light of cyclone Mont ...Read More >
Schools and colleges in several districts in Andhra Pradesh will remain closed in the next few days due to Cyclone Montha forming over the Bay of Bengal. As a precautionary measure, the education department has declared holidays for schools in Kakinada, Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur, Anakapalli, East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, Eluru and Ambedkar Konaseema, and Palnadu. District Wise School Holidays Kakinda: 5 Days From October 27-31 Days from October 27-31. Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur and Anakapal ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Heavy to very heavy rains, accompanied by gales, lashed parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Montha started closing in towards the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada by Tuesday evening or the following morning. Around 43 trains and all IndiGo and Air India flights scheduled on Tuesday have been cancelled. Official machinery, NDRF and SDRF teams have already been deployed across the coastal areas to take up rescue, relief and rehabi ...Read More >
Gujarat Rain Alert: Gujarat braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, with Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu expecting intense downpours. Meanwhile, Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, potentially bringing widespread rain and gusty winds, especially to coastal and southern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of heavy rain, moderate thunderstorms, and strong winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat. A ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): With Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha closing in on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, the State Government has placed its administration on maximum alert. The system is expected to make landfall with 90-110 kmph winds and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts. According to a release, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the developing situation from the Real Time Governance Centre (RTGS) at the Secretariat on Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three Maharashtra districts and predicted moderate spells of rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning as well as likely gusty winds reaching 30-40 km per hour from Monday till Tuesday, the Weather department said in a press statement. The three Maharashtra districts which have been issued an orange alert are Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, the statement said on Sunday. From Sunday at 8 ...Read More >
Winds with speeds of 90-100 km/h are expected, with the cyclone's impact likely to begin from Sunday With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that Cyclone Montha is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada coast on October 28, the state's Chief Secretary K Vijayanand has instructed all district collectors and officials to remain on high alert and take all necessary precautionary measures. He held a teleconference with officials on Saturday to review the state's preparedn ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Taking no chances, the government has appointed senior IAS officers as special officers for all coastal and adjoining districts to coordinate relief and rehabilitation measures in view of Cyclone Montha. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand issued orders directing them to proceed immediately to their respective districts, establish cyclone control rooms, and ensure seamless coordination with district collectors. Senior IAS officer R. P. Sisodia will serve as the zonal in-charge officer for ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts of Andhra Pradesh in view of the severe cyclonic storm expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. A severe cyclonic storm named "Montha" with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph with gusts up to 110 kmph is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Ka ...Read More >
"The system is currently moving towards north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, and is expected to strengthen further as it approaches land by Thursday morning," a weather bulletin from the IMD said. The IMD sounded a red alert in Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, SPS Nellore, Annamayya, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts; orange alert in Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, and Sri Sathya Sai districts and yellow alert in Palnadu. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSD ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Many parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Rayalaseema regions in Andhra Pradesh will have to brace for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall next week (from October 27) as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a cyclone likely to form in the Bay of Bengal is approaching its coast. The cyclonic storm will be identified as Cyclone "Montha", named by Thailand. This will be the second cyclone to develop in October this year, after Cyclone Shakthi that had developed ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that eight patients died and three others were critically injured in a fire at the trauma centre ICU of the government-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur. According to the press report, carried on October 6, 18 patients were admitted to the ICU and semi-ICU wards of the hospital when the fire broke out. The blaze and toxic smoke reportedly hampered rescue operations. The ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The erstwhile East Godavari district has been witnessing a series of mishaps at fireworks manufacturing units, claiming several lives in the last few years. Following the mishap claiming seven lives at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Rayavaram in Konaseema district, the East Godavari district administration on Wednesday issued an order to stop manufacture of fireworks at all the licenced premises with immediate effect. Officials do occasional "inspections" and claim that they are ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Seven workers, including four women, died and three male workers injured in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Rayavaram in the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday. As many as 12 workers were present at Sri Ganapathi Grand Fire Works owned by V. Satyanarayana Murthy in a small building in the village. Shortly after noon, there was a huge explosion in the building. Six workers and the owner died on the spot while four more sustained burn injuries. The vic ...Read More >
Amalapuram, Oct 8 (UNI) The death toll in the explosion which took place in a firecracker manufacturing unit at Komaripalem of Rayavaram mandal in Konaseema district has risen to seven, with one of the injured persons succumbing to injuries in hospital. Police said the explosion took place when firecrackers were being manufactured at the Lakshmi Ganapathi Grant fireworks unit. Over 40 workers were working at the firecracker unit when the accident took place. Huge stocks of ingredients to make f ...Read More >
Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas along Krishna and Godavari rivers to remain alert. Avoid travelling through streams, canals, other waterlogged areas, they said Authorities have issued a flood warning for parts of Andhra Pradesh, as heavy rains and rising river levels threaten communities in Uttarandhra and Nandyal districts. The Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, in coordination with the state Disaster Management Department, has forecast light to moderate rainfall in isol ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Amaravati has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms over the next few days in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada and Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema districts. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has reported fluctuating flood levels in the Krishna and Godavari rivers. As of 6 pm Monday, the Prakasam Barrage recorded an inflow and outflow of 6,61,960 cusecs, prompting a ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Heavy rains forecast for the next four days may dampen Dasara celebrations in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in North Coastal districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning of heavy rainfall in 13 districts on Wednesday and Thursday (October 1 and 2). The IMD said on Monday that an upper air cyclonic circulation persists over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and its neighbourhood. A yellow alert (heavy rainfall at isolated places) has ...Read More >
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