A well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Andaman Sea is rapidly intensifying. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts it will strengthen into a depression within 6 hours and evolve into a cyclonic storm over the next 24 hours.
Key Forecast Highlights
Trajectory: Upon intensifying, the system will track west-northwestwards, reaching the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast by the evening of November 2.
Wind & Sea Warnings (October 31 – November 3):
October 31: Winds of 35–45 kmph (gusts up to 55 kmph) expected over the southeast Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, escalating to 40–50 kmph (gusts up to 60 kmph).
November 1–2: Winds of 45–55 kmph (gusts up to 65 kmph) in the southeast Bay of Bengal; 50–60 kmph (gusts up to 70 kmph) across west-central, southwest, and adjoining western Bay of Bengal by November 2–3.
Coastal Impact: Increasing winds expected along the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, northern Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry starting the morning of November 2, with rough to very rough sea conditions.
Advisories
Fishermen Warning: Strictly advised against venturing into the sea off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and affected coastal belts.
Odisha Outlook: The extent of impact on Odisha remains under close observation, with updates expected as the system develops.