Bay of Bengal Depression Set to Intensify Into Severe Cyclone; South Andhra Pradesh Braces for Landfall on November 3
Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (UDN): A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is steadily gaining strength and is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of November 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast.
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According to the IMD, the depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards at a speed of around 22 kmph during the six hours preceding 11:30 PM on October 31. At that time, the system was centred near latitude 10.9°N and longitude 87.5°E.
The weather system was located approximately 830 km east-southeast of Chennai, 880 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam and 950 km east-southeast of Ongole.
The IMD has forecast a gradual intensification of the system over the coming days. It is very likely to develop into a deep depression over the Southwest and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal by noon on November 1.
The system is subsequently expected to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by midnight on November 1 and further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by November 2.
As per the latest forecast, the system is likely to approach the Westcentral Bay of Bengal, close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast, by the early hours of November 3.
Landfall Expected Between Nellore and Narsapur
The severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur by the morning of November 3, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 100–110 kmph and gusts reaching up to 120 kmph, the weather agency said.
The expected intensity and wind speed indicate the potential for significant weather impacts along the coastal belt.
With the system continuing to intensify, its movement and development will remain under close observation. Further updates and advisories from the IMD are expected as the cyclone approaches the coastline.
