Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal Triggers Rough Sea Alert Till August 24
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported the formation of a low‑pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, influenced by an upper air cyclonic circulation near the West Bengal–Bangladesh coasts.
The system developed early on August 23, 2026, at 5:30 AM.
As a result, squally weather with wind speeds ranging from 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, is expected over the Northwest and adjoining west‑central Bay of Bengal, as well as coastal regions of West Bengal, Odisha, and North Andhra Pradesh.
The sea condition is forecast to remain rough to very rough until August 24.
The IMD has issued an advisory urging fishermen not to venture into the affected coastal waters until conditions improve.
Authorities have also asked coastal residents to remain alert to possible disruptions caused by the weather system.
