Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Depression in Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has turned into a depression.
It's moving west-northwest and might get stronger soon.
This could bring heavy rains and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and other nearby areas.
Some places have been given yellow and orange alerts because of the expected heavy rainfall.
Fishermen are being told not to go out to sea because the weather will be rough.
The system is moving at about 18 kmph and is expected to bring rain and wind from January 8 to January 10.
A low-pressure area in the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is moving west-northwest at 18 kmph.
The system is expected to intensify into a deep depression within the next 15 hours, bringing widespread rainfall and rough sea conditions.
Yellow and orange alerts have been issued for various districts in Tamil Nadu, warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Wind speeds are expected to range between 45 kmph and 55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, from January 8 to January 10.
Fishermen along the Tamil Nadu coast have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions.
- Who
- Meteorologists and the Amaravati Meteorological Centre, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai (RMC)
- What
- A low-pressure system has intensified into a depression in the Bay of Bengal
- When
- Observed early Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM
- Where
- 4.8° North latitude and 88.2° East longitude, 740 km east-southeast of Pottsville, Sri Lanka
- Why
- The system is expected to bring strong winds, potential heavy rains, and rough sea conditions to the region
Weather Forecast
Safety Measures
Intensification
Weather Forecast
The system is expected to intensify into a deep depression within the next 15 hours.
Safety Measures
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions.
Rainfall Alerts
Weather Forecast
Yellow and orange alerts issued for various districts indicating heavy rainfall.
Safety Measures
Safety measures include warnings for fishermen and preparation for rough sea conditions.
- Location
- 4.8° North latitude and 88.2° East longitude, 740 km east-southeast of Pottsville, Sri Lanka
- Time of Observation
- 8:30 AM on Wednesday
- Expected Movement
- West-northwest towards the southwest Bay of Bengal
- Affected Regions
- Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal
- Forecast for Andhra Pradesh
- Dry weather with isolated fog
- Forecast for Tamil Nadu
- Likelihood of heavy rains
- Wind Speeds
- 45 kmph to 55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph
- Sea Conditions
- Rough to very rough
Sources
Low-Pressure System Develops in Bay of Bengal, rains likely in AP
Low-Pressure Area Expected to Bring Rain to Andhra Pradesh
Rainfall, rough sea conditions forecast for TN; orange, yellow alerts issued
IMD forecast 3-day heavy rain in TN, Kerala, Depression near Sri Lanka coast
Deep depression forms in Bay of Bengal—check rain warning in Chennai and other districts of Tamil Nadu
