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Weather
Third cyclonic storm likely to skip Tamil Nadu, moving towards Andhra‑Odisha coast
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has indicated that the third cyclonic storm of the season will likely bypass Tamil Nadu and track eastward towards the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a new advisory on Thursday, stating that the third cyclonic disturbance of the year in the Bay of Bengal is expected to avoid landfall in Tamil Nadu. Meteorologists noted that the system is maintaining a west‑northwestward trajectory, which will keep it offshore of the southern peninsula.
Current satellite imagery shows the low‑pressure area intensifying as it moves eastward across the Bay. Forecast models suggest a gradual shift in its path, steering the storm towards the eastern coastline of Andhra Pradesh and further north to Odisha.
State disaster management authorities in Tamil Nadu have issued precautionary alerts, urging coastal communities to stay vigilant despite the storm’s projected bypass. Meanwhile, officials in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing emergency response plans, including pre‑positioning relief supplies and activating early warning systems.
The IMD cautioned that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas to the affected coastal districts, potentially disrupting fishing activities and transport. Residents are advised to monitor updates and follow instructions from local authorities.
Current satellite imagery shows the low‑pressure area intensifying as it moves eastward across the Bay. Forecast models suggest a gradual shift in its path, steering the storm towards the eastern coastline of Andhra Pradesh and further north to Odisha.
State disaster management authorities in Tamil Nadu have issued precautionary alerts, urging coastal communities to stay vigilant despite the storm’s projected bypass. Meanwhile, officials in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing emergency response plans, including pre‑positioning relief supplies and activating early warning systems.
The IMD cautioned that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas to the affected coastal districts, potentially disrupting fishing activities and transport. Residents are advised to monitor updates and follow instructions from local authorities.