In the wake of Cyclone Nivar, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked officials to be on high alert when the storm crosses the coast.The CM held a review meeting, where he said, though the cyclone is not going to touch Andhra Pradesh directly, it would have an impact in areas closer to Tamil Nadu. The inclement weather would prevail on Tuesday and Wednesday and preparedness should be in place, he added.Nellore, Chittoor, some parts of Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur districts, and coastal areas of Prakasam, are likely to receive 11-20 cm of rainfall, and strong winds with a speed of 65 to 75 km/hr are expected.The officials were directed to take measures in order to protect crops and information should be sent to farmers through Rytu bharosa Kendras-RBKs, while farmers should be warned on protecting the harvested crops.

In the wake of Cyclone Nivar, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked officials to be on high alert when the storm crosses the coast.The CM held a review meeting, where he said, though the cyclone is not going to touch Andhra Pradesh directly, it would have an impact in areas closer to Tamil Nadu. The inclement weather would prevail on Tuesday and Wednesday and preparedness should be in place, he added.Nellore, Chittoor, some parts of Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur districts, and coastal areas of Prakasam, are likely to receive 11-20 cm of rainfall, and strong winds with a speed of 65 to 75 km/hr are expected.The officials were directed to take measures in order to protect crops and information should be sent to farmers through Rytu bharosa Kendras-RBKs, while farmers should be warned on protecting the harvested crops.