Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' has weakened into a 'deep depression' over central coastal Andhra Pradesh, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Positioned about 100 km north-northwest of Bapatla and 50 km southeast of Khammam, the cyclone is expected to lose further intensity. The Met department forecasts its transformation into a 'depression' within the next six hours, eventually downgrading into a well-marked low-pressure system within the subsequent six hours.

Due to the cyclonic system there are prediction of rainfall to several more states as it moves northwards. IMD anticipates isolated heavy rainfall over north coastal Andhra Pradesh on December 6.

Telangana is likely to experience heavy rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall expected over south Chhattisgarh, south Coastal, and adjoining south Interior Odisha on December 6. Southern districts of Odisha are on alert due to the forecasted increase in rainfall intensity, according to the weather forecasting agency.

Koraput Collector Abdaal Akhtar assured that the current situation is normal, with preparations in place for an expected increase in rainfall intensity over the next 24 hours to prevent any untoward incidents.

Chhattisgarh and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra are also expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall today.