Cyclonic Storm "LAILA" in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened to a Severe Cyclonic Storm tracking West Northwestwards during the last 12 hours and is currently located at 14.4N. 81.2E. with winds of 100 Kms. gusting to 115 Kms./Hour. The Central Pressure is 974 Mb. System is about 100 Kms. East of Nellore on Andhra Coast. The Wave height is 4 Meters and the System is expected to track mailny Northwest/Northerly direction at 7 Kms./Hour. towards Andhra Coast between Kalvi & Machhlipatam. The System should be closely watched during the next 12 Hours for any track change.

Strong winds are expected for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and North Tamilnadu Coast with Heavy to Very Heavy rainfall for these areas. Every care should be taken to protect life and property in these areas.