The IMD has forecast torrential rainfall across West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam and Nellore districts.
Authorities have also issued flash flood alerts for 15 districts, covering parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant as intense rainfall could trigger flooding and disrupt normal life.
Prakhar Jain, SDMA Managing Director and RTGS CEO, has asked people to exercise extreme caution. Several districts have declared school holidays in view of the severe weather.
The IMD has also warned of a possible storm surge along the coastal stretches of Chirala, Bapatla and Ongole.
Port authorities have issued warning signals across the state. Warning No. 10 is in force at Nizampatnam and Vodarevu harbours, No. 9 at Machilipatnam and No. 8 at Krishnapatnam. Warning No. 3 continues at Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada and Kalingapatnam.