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Storm Alert: Cyclone Forms in Bay of Bengal
15 Nov
Summary
- A low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm.
- Heavy rainfall forecast for Andaman, Nicobar Islands, and coastal regions.
- Odisha government alerts coastal districts as a precautionary measure.
A low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is predicted to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the evening of November 16. This system, originating from a cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea, is expected to move northwestwards and strengthen.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands until November 16. Subsequently, coastal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall on November 18 and 19. The Odisha government has proactively alerted district collectors in its coastal and southern regions.
While the full impact on Odisha is yet to be communicated, precautionary measures are in place. Wind speeds are expected to increase significantly over the Andaman Sea, Southeast Bay of Bengal, Southwest Bay of Bengal, and Central Bay of Bengal from November 14 to November 17, with conditions escalating to gale winds. Sea conditions are also predicted to become rough to very rough, turning high in some areas.
