Cyclone Ditwah to intensify rainfall across Andhra: IMD

- Cyclone Ditwah, currently positioned over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, bringing light to extremely heavy rain and squally winds of up to 70 kmph across NCAP, SCAP and Rayalaseema over the next two days.

- The system is moving along and off the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast, remaining 30–70 km offshore, and will enhance rainfall with thunderstorms across several districts; the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in coastal and southern Andhra regions.

- Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anita reviewed preparedness with district officials, directing them to stay on high alert for 48 hours, ensure continuous warnings, clear fallen trees, restore power supply and keep rehabilitation centres ready for possible evacuations.

PTI