Bakung Cyclone Strengthens: AP, Telangana Face Severe Cold & Frost Alert

• Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are experiencing clear skies and cold winds, with no immediate rain expected.
• Temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, especially at night, with Telangana reaching 12°C and AP 19°C, leading to severe cold and "ice rain" (frost).
• Cyclone Bakung is strengthening in the Indian Ocean, classified as Category 1, and while moving away from Indonesia, it's increasing equatorial clouds.
• The extreme cold poses health risks, including reduced immunity, and is expected to damage crops due to heavy frost.
• After December 17, there's a chance of clouds, which might slightly reduce the cold if Cyclone Bakung strengthens.

Why It Matters: AP and Telangana face severe cold, frost, and crop damage despite clear skies.