Now Reading: Cyclone alert in Bay of Bengal, may hit Andhra coast on 2 November
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Cyclone alert in Bay of Bengal, may hit Andhra coast on 2 November
The Story in Brief
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm by the evening of 2 November 2026, reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast. The well-marked low-pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea is expected to become a depression within six hours and strengthen into a cyclonic storm over the following 24 hours. Coastal areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are already forecast to experience rain, thunderstorms, and rough seas with winds of 37 to 46 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph.
Andhra Pradesh's coastal regions face heavy rainfall in the coming days. Fishermen, farmers, and coastal residents have been advised to stay alert, and ports may issue local cautionary signals. IMD has said the system's exact intensity and path are still being monitored, and further warnings will be issued as it develops. State governments and disaster management teams have begun preparations.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The well-marked low-pressure area has already intensified faster than a routine seasonal system, compressing the warning window. Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts face the highest immediate risk, with heavy rain and rough seas expected within 48 hours. Fishermen and port authorities are the first affected, but the system’s trajectory remains uncertain until it fully organises into a depression. The next 24 hours are critical: if intensification proceeds as forecast, the cyclonic storm will reach the Andhra coast on the evening of 2 November 2026. IMD’s continuous monitoring means updated bulletins, not a single all-clear, will guide the response.
Source: aajtak.in
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