Cyclone Akvan Likely to Form Over Bay of Bengal as Low-Pressure System Intensifies
Bhubaneswar: A well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is showing signs of further intensification and is likely to develop into Cyclone Akvan in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather system, which intensified from a low-pressure area into a well-marked low-pressure area, is currently moving northwestward over the Bay of Bengal.
Meteorologists expect it to strengthen into a depression within the next 24 hours before gradually evolving into a cyclonic storm.
The IMD has indicated that the system is likely to continue its north-northwestward movement over the central Bay of Bengal while gathering strength.
Upon reaching cyclonic storm intensity, it will be named “Akvan,” a designation contributed by Iran under the regional cyclone naming framework.
While weather experts are closely monitoring the development, the IMD has not yet identified a specific landfall point or the coastal regions that may eventually be affected.
Officials said clearer forecasts regarding its track and intensity will be available once the system develops into a depression.
The evolving weather system is expected to bring squally weather conditions and gusty winds over parts of the Andaman Sea, southeast Bay of Bengal, and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.
Fishermen and maritime operators have been advised to exercise caution as sea conditions may become rough.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, urging residents in coastal areas to stay updated through official weather bulletins as the system progresses over the Bay of Bengal.
