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Weather
Bay of Bengal braces for second cyclone days after Arnab
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:32 AM
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A new powerful storm has formed over the Bay of Bengal just days after Cyclone Arnab, prompting meteorologists to raise alerts across the region.
Cyclone Arnab recently swept across parts of the eastern coast, leaving a trail of damage and prompting emergency responses. Within a short span, satellite imagery detected another deepening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, now classified as a powerful storm.
Meteorological agencies have issued heightened warnings, noting the storm's rapid intensification and its potential to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges to coastal districts. Forecast models suggest a possible landfall in the coming days, though the exact trajectory remains under close observation.
State disaster management authorities have been alerted and are mobilising resources, including pre‑positioned relief kits and evacuation plans for vulnerable communities. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay tuned to official bulletins, secure property, and be ready to move to safer locations if instructed.
Experts point out that back‑to‑back cyclonic activity, while uncommon, is not unprecedented in the Bay of Bengal during the pre‑monsoon season, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance as the region navigates this volatile weather window.
Meteorological agencies have issued heightened warnings, noting the storm's rapid intensification and its potential to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges to coastal districts. Forecast models suggest a possible landfall in the coming days, though the exact trajectory remains under close observation.
State disaster management authorities have been alerted and are mobilising resources, including pre‑positioned relief kits and evacuation plans for vulnerable communities. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay tuned to official bulletins, secure property, and be ready to move to safer locations if instructed.
Experts point out that back‑to‑back cyclonic activity, while uncommon, is not unprecedented in the Bay of Bengal during the pre‑monsoon season, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance as the region navigates this volatile weather window.