Weather Alert: Low Pressure to Intensify in 24 Hours; AP Spared, But New Threat Looms

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News18•18-02-2026, 10:13
Weather Alert: Low Pressure to Intensify in 24 Hours; AP Spared, But New Threat Looms
- •Low pressure in South Bay of Bengal to intensify into severe low pressure in 24 hours, moving west-northwestwards.
- •Initial impact expected on Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu coasts; Andhra Pradesh currently not directly affected.
- •Another cyclonic circulation or low pressure may form after February 19, potentially bringing light to moderate rains to South Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema.
- •Formation of low pressure in February is rare, occurring only 7 times in 130 years; signals changes in sea surface temperatures.
- •Rising temperatures, dense fog, and potential crop pest issues due to weather changes are observed across the state.
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