Cyclone Formation in Bay of Bengal; Tamil Nadu to Stay Mostly Dry
Cyclone Formation in Bay of Bengal; Tamil Nadu to Stay Mostly Dry
IN · Published Nov 14, 2026
• A low-pressure area has formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal as of 5:30 am on Friday, influenced by an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and nearby regions.
• According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this system is expected to move northwestwards, intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area by Saturday, and further develop into a depression by Sunday.

Impact & Risks

The disruption of the northeast monsoon winds due to the developing system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to result in dry weather across most parts of Tamil Nadu over the next week. However, some southern interior districts and coastal regions of the state may experience rainfall due to winds approaching from the Arabian Sea. The potential cyclone could pose risks to maritime activities and coastal areas, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, where the system is expected to make landfall.

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