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Cyclonic storm to cause heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 9:31 PM
A severe cyclone, Phethai, is likely to hit Andhra Pradesh coast on Monday afternoon, IMD warned in its latest weather forecast. This is the fourth cyclone to hit eastern coast this season, and comes about a-month-after cyclone Gaja hit the Tamil Nadu coast on 16-November, causing massive destruction. Earlier, cyclone Daye and very severe cyclone Titli ravaged coastal areas in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Pre-Cyclone Watch Issued For Andhra Pradesh Coast
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 6:33 PM
Pre-cyclone watch was issued for AP coast on Thursday by Union Ministry of Earth Science. "It is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next 12-hours and into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24-hours. It is very likely to move northwestwards towards Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coast during next 72-hours," said the ministry in a statement.
TDP MPs protest in Parliament over Andhra Pradesh special status
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 6:24 PM
Telugu Desam Party MPs on Thursday staged a protest outside the Parliament, demanding Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh. TDP leaders were seen walking through the streets with placards and festoons. TDP has been demanding Special Category Status for Andhra, although the Centre had earlier ruled this out.
