Cyclone Alert: Heavy Rain Across Indian States
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for significant weather activity across multiple Indian states due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal. This system is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 26, a severe cyclonic storm by October 27, and a very severe cyclonic storm thereafter. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is predicted in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as the system approaches the coast around October
• Kerala and Tamil Nadu are under rain warnings, with red alerts issued for specific districts. Other states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, may experience rainfall and gusty winds later in the week. Delhi is forecast to remain partly cloudy, while Karnataka may see spells of rain. The IMD is closely monitoring the system's development and has issued advisories for fishermen and residents in affected areas.
Impact & Risks
The developing cyclone poses risks of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding in coastal and southern districts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 115-125 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h, are expected near the Andhra Pradesh coast. Odisha's southern districts, including Ganjam and Koraput, are likely to face severe impacts, with rainfall exceeding 20 cm in some areas. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea until October 29. Disaster response teams have been deployed in Odisha to mitigate risks.
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