Cyclone Michaung: Landfall process begins on Andhra Pradesh coast

ANDHRA Pradesh remains on high alert as weather agencies have alerted that the storm caused by Cyclone Michaung is making landfall in the state.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked all the officers and departments to be on their toes, ready for immediate relief and rescue.

In anticipation of the storm caused by Cyclone Michaung hitting Andhra Pradesh soon, a red alert has been issued in eight areas - Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema and Kakinada.

According to weather experts, Cyclone Michaung landfall process began in Andhra Pradesh on the Bapatla coast.

The wind speeds near the coasts are as high as 100 kmph. Weather agencies have predicted that harsh weather conditions in the state and nearby cities will prevail till Thursday.

A special focus is being laid on safeguarding the crops in the area, especially by procuring paddy and saving the kharif harvest.