A low-pressure area has already formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal. It is likely to turn into a depression tomorrow and intensify into a deep depression by October 25
Cyclone likely to hit Odisha- Andhra coast on Oct 28: IMD: A potential cyclonic storm, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, may head towards coastal belt of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha on October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Friday.
Addressing the media, Mohapatra said a low-pressure area has already formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal. It is likely to turn into a depression tomorrow and intensify into a deep depression by October 25. It may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal By October 26. He added that the system would gradually intensify as it moves towards the coast, accompanied by rising wind speeds. There is a possibility of it hitting the north Andhra-south Odisha coast on the morning of October 28, Mohapatra added.
Currently, wind speed in the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal near the east-central Bay is 35-45 kmph and the sea is rough. The wind speed is likely to increase to 45-55 kmph by by October 24, 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph by October 25, and up to 90 kmph by October 26.
Meanwhile, the IMD is closely monitoring the system and will issue further updates.
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