The low-level atmospheric disturbance oversouth Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra islands developed in to a low-pressure area at about 11.30 a.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology.
It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andaman Sea around October 31.
Thereafter, it is likely to intensify further and continue to move west-northwestwards towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, India during the subsequent 2 days, the Met. Department added.
The wind speed in the sea areas marked under the “Advisory” category on the map below will increase to 55 kmph at times and those sea areas will be rough at times.
Naval and fishing communities engaging the activities over this sea area are advised to be vigilant and be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the department of meteorology in this regards.
