A severe cyclonic storm has made landfall south of Ongole, bringing strong, gusty winds to coastal areas, meteorological officials said.
The cyclone’s core has moved entirely over land, while its outer bands are expected to cross the coastline shortly. Conditions in and around Ongole have become concerning, with trees uprooted in several places and power supplies disrupted.
Wind speeds in areas affected by the landfall are between 100 and 110 km/h, with gusts reaching 120 km/h. The storm is moving north-north-west at about 8 km/h.
Officials have urged residents in affected coastal areas to remain vigilant as strong winds and rain are expected to continue.
