A cyclonic circulation is brewing over the Andaman Sea, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, expected to escalate into a low-pressure area by October 21, could pose significant weather challenges next week. Coastal regions of North Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh might experience its impact.
IMD's bulletin highlights a formation over the central Andaman Sea, with potential development into a depression around October 23. Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra emphasized caution, citing the need for further monitoring before predicting a cyclonic storm. Heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions are predicted along the Odisha coast from October 23-25.
Mohapatra advised fishermen to return to shore by October 21 amidst the looming threat. Weather patterns suggest squally conditions with wind speeds up to 55 kmph over the Bay of Bengal on October 21-22. (With inputs from agencies.
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Cyclonic Developments: A Looming Threat in the Bay of Bengal
Cyclonic Developments: A Looming Threat in the Bay of Bengal A cyclonic circulation is brewing over the Andaman Sea, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, expected to escalate into a low-pressure area by October 21, could pose significant weather challenges next week. Coastal regions of North Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh might experience its impact.IMD's bulletin highlights a formation over the central Andaman Sea, with potential development into a depression around October 23. Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra emphasized caution, citing the need for further monitoring before predicting a cyclonic storm.Heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions are predicted along the Odisha coast from October 23-25. Mohapatra advised fishermen to return to shore by October 21 amidst the looming threat. Weather patterns suggest squally conditions with wind speeds up to 55 kmph over the Bay of Bengal on October 21-22.