In Andhra Pradesh, at least 14 persons were killed due to heavy rains that are lashing the coastal districts for the past two days under the influence of depression in the Bay of Bengal. According to Relief Commission, 12 persons were killed in Gutur district when a van washed away in one of the streams in the district while two more persons were killed in Prakasam district. Standing crops in nearly 4 lakh hectares were also damaged due to incessant rains. Several tanks and roads were breached, leading to inundation of low-lying areas and affecting the movement of vehicular traffic. Meanwhile, the incessant rains are lashing the coastal districts as the depression in the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Bapatla this morning. However, weathermen forecast heavy rains in Telangana and Coastal districts for next 24 hours.