Cyclonic storm to intensify, heavy rainfall expected in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
• A depression over the Eastcentral and Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by early morning on October 26,
• The system is currently located approximately 870 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and is moving southwestwards at a speed of 5 km/h. It is forecast to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by October 27, 2026, and further into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28,
Impact & Risks
The cyclonic storm is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall to Coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 27 and 28, Odisha and Telangana on October 28, and Chhattisgarh on October 28 and 29, 2026. Wind speeds are forecast to reach 115-125 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h, posing risks of flooding, damage to infrastructure, and disruption to transportation and communication networks. Coastal areas between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh are particularly vulnerable to the storm's impact.
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