The Meteorological (MeT) department has warned that the cyclone Phethai will intensify and move towards the state of Andhra Pradesh.
“The deep depression in the south-eastern area of the Bay of Bengal has moved to the northern side with a speed of 17 kmph and has now intensified and developed into a cyclonic storm named ‘Phethai”. It is very likely to move to the northeastern side and cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Ongole and Kakinada on Monday, December 17”, the statement from the MeT department read.
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The department also predicted light to moderate rains and thunderstorm in parts of Odisha on Sunday. It also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various districts of the state.
The statement also said, “Light to moderate rain / thudershower likely to occur in many places over districts of south Odisha and a few places over districts of Odisha on December 17 and in few places over districts of Odisha on December 18”.
The department informed that Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Kalahandi districts would experience heavy rainfall on Sunday. While on Monday, heavy rainfall is expected in various districts including Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nawarangpur.
(ANI)