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Bay of Bengal system could strengthen into cyclone within 24 hours
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal may become a cyclone within 24 hours, according to India’s weather agency.
The system was over the southeastern Bay of Bengal and nearby Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 31.
It is expected to move west-northwest and reach waters near the Andhra Pradesh coast by the evening of November 2.
If it becomes a cyclone, it will be named Murasu, a name proposed by India.
The forecast says Tamil Nadu could see widespread rain on November 2, with rain expected in parts of the state from November 1 to 6.
The system’s development and movement are still forecasts, and the agency has not confirmed that it will make landfall.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal could strengthen into a cyclone within 24 hours, India’s weather agency said.
The system was over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands area on the morning of October 31.
It is expected to move west-northwest and reach the central-west Bay of Bengal near Andhra Pradesh on the evening of November 2.
DinaMani reported that it was forecast to cross the coast near Andhra Pradesh, while Vikatan said it was expected to reach waters near the coast.
If it becomes a cyclone, it will be named Murasu, according to DinaMani.
Rain is forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu, with widespread rain possible on November 2, DinaMani reported.
- Who
- India’s Meteorological Department issued the forecast.
- What
- A deep depression could strengthen into a cyclone within 24 hours. If it does, it will be named Murasu.
- When
- The forecast was reported on October 31, 2026; the system could become a cyclone within 24 hours.
- Where
- The system is over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands area.
- Why
- Not stated
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A low-pressure area was reported over the South Andaman Sea, adjoining North Andaman Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The system was reported as a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas.
The system could strengthen into a depression.
The system could intensify into a cyclone.
The system is expected to reach the central-west Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast; DinaMani reported a forecast that it would cross near the coast.
- System status
- Well-marked low-pressure area on October 31
- Forecast strengthening
- Depression within 6 hours; cyclone within 24 hours
- Expected movement
- West-northwest
- Forecast location
- Central-west Bay of Bengal near Andhra Pradesh on November 2 evening
- Possible cyclone name
- Murasu
- Tamil Nadu rain forecast
- Widespread rain possible on November 2
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What people are saying
It could intensify further over the next 24 hours and become a cyclone.