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IMD Forecasts Super Typhoon Champi to Make Landfall in India by Oct 28
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned that Super Typhoon Champi is expected to hit Indian shores by October 28 as it continues to strengthen worldwide.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a cyclone alert on Thursday, stating that the system known as Super Typhoon Champi is projected to make landfall in India on or before October 28. The forecast is based on the latest satellite observations and model runs that show the storm maintaining its trajectory toward the Indian coastline.
Champi has been intensifying over the open ocean, reaching the classification of a super typhoon in international meteorological terms. Its growing strength is reflected in rising wind speeds and lower central pressure, prompting heightened vigilance from weather agencies worldwide.
IMD officials emphasized that the agency is closely monitoring the storm’s development and have urged coastal states to activate emergency protocols, keep communities informed, and ensure that disaster‑response resources are on standby. The department will provide regular updates as the system approaches.
No immediate impact details have been released, but authorities are preparing for potential heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges that typically accompany such powerful cyclonic systems.
Champi has been intensifying over the open ocean, reaching the classification of a super typhoon in international meteorological terms. Its growing strength is reflected in rising wind speeds and lower central pressure, prompting heightened vigilance from weather agencies worldwide.
IMD officials emphasized that the agency is closely monitoring the storm’s development and have urged coastal states to activate emergency protocols, keep communities informed, and ensure that disaster‑response resources are on standby. The department will provide regular updates as the system approaches.
No immediate impact details have been released, but authorities are preparing for potential heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges that typically accompany such powerful cyclonic systems.