Andhra Pradesh on Alert as Low Pressure System May Turn Into Cyclone

The weather department has issued a warning for Andhra Pradesh as a low-pressure area in the Southeast Bay of Bengal moves northwest. It is expected to strengthen into a depression by Sunday and potentially evolve into a <b>cyclone by Monday evening</b> in the South Central or West Central Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds are predicted, particularly in <b>North Coastal Andhra</b> this Thursday and Friday. Officials have advised citizens to avoid standing under trees or near electric poles and warned fishermen not to venture into the sea.