The system is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and further weaken into a depression.

xVisakhapatnam: Cyclonic storm Montha, which was positioned over coastal Andhra Pradesh, moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 15 kmph and weakened into a deep depression, lying centred on Wednesday over south Chhattisgarh.

The system is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and further weaken into a depression.

Under its influence, on Thursday, heavy to very heavy rain is likely at isolated places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, while heavy rain is expected at isolated locations over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Gale winds

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