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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone; naval & fishing communities cautioned
Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone; naval & fishing communities cautioned
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The Depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a Deep Depression at 05.30 a.m. today (01), the system was located near latitude 11.5°N and longitude 86.4°E, according to the Department of Meteorology.  

The system is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a Cyclone over the Southeast and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal around 11.30 a.m. today.

Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Andra Pradesh coast by 05.30 a.m. on 03 November 2026, the Met. Department added.

Wind speeds in the sea areas marked under the “Warning” category in the map below, may increase to 70-80 kmph at times, heavy thundershowers can occur, and these sea areas will become very rough.

Therefore, naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep-sea areas bounded by 10N-15N and 80E-90E until further notice, the Department stated.

Further, naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move to safe areas.

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.

 

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