Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Deep depression likely to intensify into cyclonic storm
A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to turn into a cyclonic storm by Monday.
The weather system is moving towards the north Odisha-West Bengal coast and is likely to cross between Paradip and Sagar Island.
Strong winds of up to 65 kmph are expected along the north Andhra coast, and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea until Wednesday.
Coastal residents are urged to take necessary precautions as light to moderate rainfall is expected in several districts on Monday.
A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours.
The weather system is moving northwestwards and is expected to cross the north Odisha-West Bengal coast between Paradip and Sagar Island by Monday morning or afternoon.
Strong winds of up to 65 kmph are expected along the north Andhra coast over the next 24 hours.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea until Wednesday, and boats less than seven metres in length are considered unsafe.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in several districts on Monday, including Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA)
- What
- Deep depression likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm
- When
- By Monday morning or afternoon
- Where
- Between Paradip and Sagar Island, north Odisha-West Bengal coast
- Why
- Weather system moving northwestwards
Precautionary Measures
Potential Impact
Fishermen's Advisory
Precautionary Measures
Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea until Wednesday.
Potential Impact
Fishermen may face strong winds and rough seas.
Coastal Residents
Precautionary Measures
Coastal residents urged to take necessary precautions.
Potential Impact
Coastal residents may experience light to moderate rainfall and strong winds.
- Weather System
- Deep depression over northwest Bay of Bengal
- Expected Intensification
- Likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours
- Expected Landfall
- Between Paradip and Sagar Island by Monday morning or afternoon
- Wind Speed
- Up to 65 kmph along the north Andhra coast
- Rainfall
- Light to moderate rainfall in several districts on Monday
- Boat Safety
- Boats less than seven metres unsafe for operation
- Advisory
- Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea until Wednesday
