Amaravati, November 28, 2025: The India Meteorological Department has sounded an orange alert for November 29, anticipating heavy to very heavy showers in SPSR Nellore, Annamayya, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts, alongside heavy falls in Bapatla, Prakasam, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, and YSR Kadapa areas.
A red alert follows for November 30, with very heavy to extremely heavy rains likely in Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Tirupati, and Chittoor, extending heavy showers to Palnadu, Guntur, Bapatla, and Nandyal on isolated days, and persisting into December 1 in Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, and Prakasam.
Thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds reaching 40-50 kmph (gusts up to 60-80 kmph) are expected in scattered spots, prompting the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority to advise heightened readiness and contact emergency lines like 1070, 112, or 18004250101.
Fishermen face a complete ban on sea ventures from November 28 to 30 in south Andhra Pradesh, with those at sea urged to return immediately.