Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed officials to remain fully prepared for relief and rescue operations as another cyclone threat loomed over the state, with a severe cyclonic storm likely to cross the coast near Bapatla on November 3 morning.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that the depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a deep depression, develop into a cyclonic storm before strengthening into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by November 2. On November 3, average district rainfall is expected to be around 179 mm in Eluru, 163 mm in Krishna, 161 mm in NTR, 147 mm in West Godavari, 119 mm in Guntur and 104 mm in Bapatla, said the release. Meanwhile, officials briefed the Chief Minister on the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab and the progress of relief operations.
“Another cyclone is approaching Andhra Pradesh and officials must remain fully prepared to undertake relief and rescue operations, as a severe cyclonic storm is expected to cross the coast near Bapatla on the morning of November 3,” said Naidu in an official press release. Recalling the experience during cyclonic storm Arnab, the CM said telecom operators could have taken additional precautionary measures to prevent network disruptions. In view of the approaching cyclone, the Chief Minister also cancelled his scheduled Delhi visit on Monday.
