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IMD Forecasts New Cyclonic Storm Over Bay of Bengal by Nov 16
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:33 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that a new cyclonic storm is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal by 16 November.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a new forecast on Thursday, predicting the formation of a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by 16 November.
The warning follows a period of increasing sea‑surface temperatures and atmospheric instability in the region, conditions that are conducive to cyclogenesis.
While the exact track and intensity remain uncertain, the IMD has urged coastal districts to prepare for potential heavy rainfall and strong winds.
The department will continue to monitor the system and issue updates as the situation develops.
The warning follows a period of increasing sea‑surface temperatures and atmospheric instability in the region, conditions that are conducive to cyclogenesis.
While the exact track and intensity remain uncertain, the IMD has urged coastal districts to prepare for potential heavy rainfall and strong winds.
The department will continue to monitor the system and issue updates as the situation develops.