Parts of Andhra Pradesh reeled under floods on Thursday after heavy rains left several homes and streets inundated. Fire department personnel were engaged in the rescue operation in Anantapur. They used inflatable rescue boats to rescue those stranded in the district.
"Rehabilitation centres established in 20 places; Drinking water and food are being provided to people," Srinivas Reddy, Anantapur District Fire Service, was quoted by news agency ANI.
Heavy downpour is predicted in Anantapuramu, Kurnool, Guntur, Krishna, Vishakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram.
Besides Andhra Pradesh, rainfall is predicted in other parts of the country. Follow the latest weather updates here:
Maharashtra
Raigad, Ratnagiri, Dhule, Nasik, Pune, Sholapur, Sangli, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Nanded, Latur, Nagpur, Wardha and Amravati are some districts where light to moderate rainfall might occur. Meanwhile, Mumbai and Thane might see very light rain on Thursday.
Telangana
Even Telangana is on yellow alert. The entire state is at risk of heavy rainfall. Especially districts of Rangareddy, Jagtial, Bhupalpally, Kamareddy and Vikarabad are likely to witness heavy rain.
Tamil Nadu
Dharmapuri, Madurai, Thirunelveli, Salem, Krishnagiri, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Sivagangai and Dindigul are some districts which might see heavy rainfall.
Kerala
The entire state of Kerala might experience thunderstorms and lightning on Thursday.
Assam
Most of the state is likely to see heavy rainfall. Barpeta, Udalguri, Sonitpur and Lakhimpur are likely to see heavy rain.
Meghalaya
North Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, South West Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hill are some places on yellow alert.
