Even before the people living in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh could forget the devastating Cyclone Titli, the Cyclone Phethai has gripped them in fear. IMD officials predicted that Phethai will make the landfall in the Yanam-Tuni coastline this afternoon.
Currently, Phethai is centred in the East-West direction of the Bay of Bengal, some 270 kms from Kakinada. Due to the pressure in the Bay of Bengal, there are chances of huge winds at a speed of 90 to 110 kmph. However, Phethai, which is travelling at 28 kmph at the moment, is expected to weaken slightly before its landfall.
Cyclone Phethai will show its impact on 7 districts along the coast. Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari, Krishna and Nellore district officials have been alerted. Schools in several highly alerted areas will remain closed on Monday. Relief and rehabilitation centres have been setup in case of emergency.
