Heavy rains are currently battering the state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly affecting districts in North Andhra due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The AP State Disaster Management Organisation has reported that the severe depression is situated approximately 300 km from Visakhapatnam and is expected to make landfall between Gopalpur and Paradeep later tonight.

Consequently, several areas in the North Coast district are experiencing significant rainfall, with forecasts indicating that the South Coast districts may also be impacted by intense showers.

The impact of the rain has already been felt in Visakhapatnam, where strong winds and torrential downpours have resulted in widespread power outages. Many areas have reported fallen trees and uprooted hoardings, while roads have be

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