Amaravati, October 25: Andhra Pradesh has been put on alert as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 27, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said on Sunday.

APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain urged people to remain vigilant and avoid complacency as the weather system continues to develop over the Bay of Bengal.

In an official statement, Jain said the depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal was expected to intensify further over the next few days.

He advised people to remain extremely alert and follow official weather updates and advisories as the system gains strength.