Odisha (Andhra Pradesh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning. The system is expected to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts by the morning of 28th of this month. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, the system is likely to intensify into a depression today and a deep depression tomorrow before developing into a cyclonic storm on Monday.
The Met Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh under the influence of the system. Meanwhile, the Odisha government has placed all 30 districts on alert, with special focus on 16 vulnerable districts. Precautionary measures have been initiated to minimise the possible impact of the approaching storm.
Akashvani Correspondent reports that a developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal is being closely monitored by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression today, a deep depression tomorrow, and a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning It is likely to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast, with a possible coastal approach around 28th of this month.
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha, particularly from this Tuesday to Thursday, with adverse weather conditions expected along the coast. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore and avoid venturing into the sea. Meanwhile, the Odisha government has placed all 30 districts on alert, with special monitoring of 16 vulnerable districts. Leave of government employees has been cancelled, while cyclone shelters, evacuation plans and emergency response teams are being kept ready under the state’s zero-casualty approach.
In Andhra Pradesh, the IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds at isolated places today. North Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places on 27th and 28th of October. Isolated areas may experience extremely heavy rainfall. Fishermen have been advised to follow the latest marine weather advisories and avoid venturing into the sea amid the possibility of rough conditions
[AIR news]