Cyclone Threat Over Bay of Bengal; Heavy Rain Alert for South Bengal
Cyclone Threat Over Bay of Bengal; Heavy Rain Alert for South Bengal
IN · Published Oct 24, 2026
• A low-pressure area has formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.
• The system is expected to intensify into a depression on Saturday, move west-northwestwards, and strengthen into a deep depression by Sunday.

Impact & Risks

The developing cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to several districts in south Bengal, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia. South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore may experience continuous heavy rain from Wednesday to Friday, while Purulia and Bankura are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha may also be impacted as the system moves west-northwestwards. Fishermen are at risk due to rough seas and high wind speeds, with a red warning in effect from Tuesday.

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