APSDMA MD Prakhar Jain stated that a low-pressure area is likely to form in the North Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours due to the ongoing surface circulation. He warned that moderate to heavy rains with thunderstorms are likely today (Monday, Sept 22) in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. Moderate rains are also possible in other districts. People should be alert and were advised not to stand under trees due to the risk of lightning.
On Sunday, heavy rains hit AP… up to 7 PM, a maximum of 69.5 mm was recorded in Singarayakonda of Prakasam district and 61 mm in Yadamarri of Chittoor district, he said. People faced difficulties due to heavy rains in other places as well.