Fresh Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Andaman Sea; IMD Predicts Depression Within 48 Hours

The IMD stated that the newly formed low-pressure area is expected to strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area over the south Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands within the next 24 hours.

Thereafter, it is likely to concentrate into a depression during the subsequent 24 hours.

Meteorologists indicated that the system is expected to move west-northwestward, a direction commonly associated with weather disturbances that develop in the Andaman Sea before entering the Bay of Bengal

However, authorities emphasised that it is still too early to accurately assess the potential impact on Odisha or other eastern coastal states.

Weather experts noted that systems originating from the Andaman Sea often bring spells of heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rough sea conditions as they intensify over the Bay of Bengal.

The IMD is closely monitoring the development and is expected to provide clearer forecasts regarding its track and intensity within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised to stay updated with weather advisories and avoid venturing into vulnerable sea areas as the system evolves.

Residents in coastal regions have also been urged to remain alert and follow official bulletins issued by the meteorological department.

The latest development comes as attention shifts from the weakening Cyclone Arnab to this newly emerging weather disturbance over the Andaman Sea.