Weather Update / Cyclone Likely To Hit North Andhra, South Odisha Coasts On October 28: IMD DG

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the west-central Bay of Bengal on October 26 and may reach the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts on the morning of October 28, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Friday.

The weather system is currently a low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal. According to Mohapatra, it is likely to intensify into a depression on October 24 and a deep depression on October 25 before potentially developing into a cyclonic storm on October 26.

The system may move towards the coast, with the landfall area likely to be between north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha, the IMD chief indicated.

"The system is currently generating winds of around 35–45 kmph. The wind speed is expected to increase to 45–55 kmph when it intensifies into a depression tomorrow. By October 26, when the system is forecast to strengthen into a cyclonic storm, wind speeds could reach around 90 kmph. Wind speeds are expected to rise further as the system approaches landfall", Mohapatra said.

Fishermen Advised Not To Venture Into Sea
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until October 29 in view of the developing weather system.

The potential cyclone’s movement and intensity will be monitored as the system develops over the Bay of Bengal. The projected landfall zone covers north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts.

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IMD Monitoring System’s Progress
The IMD is tracking the low-pressure area as it moves and intensifies over the coming days. The system is forecast to strengthen in stages, from a depression to a deep depression, before it may become a cyclonic storm.

Residents in coastal Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh should follow official IMD bulletins for updated information on the system’s track, intensity, rainfall and wind conditions.

The forecast indicates a possible coastal impact on the morning of October 28, but the precise landfall location and intensity will depend on subsequent updates from the weather department.