Central, coastal A.P. receives season’s first spell of heavy rainfall

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Vehicles move along the Kolkata-Chennai national highway under dark clouds near Guntur Road Circle in Ongole early on Thursday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS

Many stations in central and coastal Andhra Pradesh received their first heavy spell of southwest monsoon on Wednesday night, providing relief from dry and humid conditions.

NTR district recorded widespread and very heavy rainfall during the 24 hours ending Thursday morning, while the neighbouring districts of Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla also received widespread heavy rainfall.

According to information from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), between 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday and the corresponding time period on Thursday, Chandrala in Mylavaram received 123.5 mm (considered very heavy), Kuchinapudi in Bapatla district received 119.25 mm, Vijayawada North in NTR district recorded 102 mm, Tadepalli in Guntur district (82 mm), Gudivada in Krishna district (76.25 mm), Garikipalem in Srikakulam district (72.5 mm), SRM University area in Guntur district (63.25 mm), among others.

Vehicles wade through inundated roads after heavy rain lashed Vijayawada on Thursday. Waterlogging was reported at major junctions and thoroughfares, including PNB Bus Stand area, Bandar Road, and Eluru Road. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO

A few places in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East and West Godavari, Parvathipuram Manyam, Eluru districts also received moderate rainfall, exceeding 40 mm. Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts saw light showers. In Rayalaseema, barring Nandyal, the other districts did not report any rain during this period.

This marks the first heavy spell of rain this season for many locations, amid rising concerns over the El Nino conditions. Weather experts had earlier pointed out that rainfall may remain normal in June and July, but the activity may weaken in August and September when the El Nino conditions are stronger. Overall, the State is likely to see below-normal rainfall this season.

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