Bay of Bengal Depression Set to Intensify Into Severe Cyclonic Storm, IMD Issues Alert
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is expected to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm before becoming a severe cyclonic storm in the coming days.
According to the IMD, the depression was centred over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, showing signs of rapid intensification.
Meteorological conditions over the region remain highly favourable, with the weather system expected to move north-northwestwards over the next 48 hours.
The weather agency has forecast that the depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by November 16 and further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by November 17.
In view of the developing weather situation, authorities in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have initiated precautionary measures.
Disaster management teams have been placed on alert, cyclone shelters are being reviewed, and fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into deep-sea areas.
Officials are closely monitoring the movement of the system as concerns grow over the possibility of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions along parts of the east coast.
Residents in coastal districts have been advised to stay updated with official weather bulletins and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
The IMD is expected to provide regular updates as the system evolves, with forecasts indicating a significant increase in intensity as it traverses the Bay of Bengal.
