Bay of Bengal : A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, raising the possibility of a cyclonic storm over the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast gradual intensification and west-northwestward movement towards the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts. The system’s exact track and potential impact will become clearer as it develops.
Akashvani Correspondent reports that a low-pressure area has formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, raising the possibility of a cyclonic storm along the eastern coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is likely to intensify into a depression by tomorrow, a deep depression by the day after tomorrow, and a cyclonic storm by this Monday morning.
Moving west-northwestwards, it is likely to approach the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts over the following two days. Odisha is likely to witness increased rainfall activity starting this Monday, with widespread rain and isolated heavy rainfall expected between this Tuesday and Thursday.
The IMD has advised fishermen to follow weather warnings and avoid venturing into the affected sea areas. Prakash Dash for Akashvani News, Bhubaneswar.
[AIR News]