Archive · 26 Oct 2025
IMD: Cyclone Expected in Bay of Bengal by Monday
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced a potential cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal.
It's expected to become a cyclonic storm by Monday and possibly strengthen further.
The storm is predicted to hit near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, by late Tuesday.
Coastal Bengal could experience heavy rain and strong winds from October 28 to 30.
This could coincide with the Chhath Puja festivities, potentially disrupting them.
The IMD is closely monitoring the situation.
IMD predicts a depression in the Bay of Bengal could become a cyclonic storm.
The storm is expected to form by Monday morning.
It could intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm.
Potential landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, late Tuesday.
Coastal Bengal may experience heavy rain and strong winds between October 28-30.
- Who
- IMD
- What
- Warned of cyclone development
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Southeast Bay of Bengal, potentially impacting Andhra Pradesh and coastal Bengal
- Why
- To issue a warning regarding a developing cyclonic storm
- Event
- Potential Cyclone Formation
- Location
- Southeast Bay of Bengal
- Expected Formation
- Cyclonic storm by Monday
- Potential Landfall
- Near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, late Tuesday
- Impact
- Heavy rain and squally winds in coastal Bengal from October 28-30
Sources
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