Heavy Rains to Lash AP for Two Days, Low-Pressure System Threatens Sankranti

• A severe low-pressure area over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is moving northwestwards and expected to weaken into a depression.
• It will cross the North Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna as a depression today, January 10, 2026.
• Moderate rains are predicted for Nellore, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts of AP on Saturday and Sunday.
• Increased wind intensity and high winds are expected in AP's coastal areas, with farmers advised to secure paddy.
• North Andhra will experience colder nights due to increased wind chill, despite some daytime sun.

Why It Matters: AP faces two days of heavy rain and strong winds, impacting Sankranti celebrations due to a low-pressure system.