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Bay of Bengal system may turn cyclone, could hit Odisha, Andhra coasts by Oct 28
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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A weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone and may move across the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh by October 28, according to reports.
A low‑pressure system currently situated over the Bay of Bengal has shown signs of strengthening, prompting meteorologists to warn of possible cyclonic development. Forecast models suggest that the system could gain sufficient intensity to be classified as a cyclone as it moves westward.
If the trend continues, the system is likely to approach the eastern coastline of India, crossing the coastal stretches of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh by the end of the month. The projected timeline points to October 28 as the date when the weather feature may reach the shorelines.
Authorities in the affected states have been advised to keep a close watch on the evolving situation and to prepare contingency measures for any adverse weather impacts that may arise from a cyclonic event.
Residents along the vulnerable coastal belts are urged to stay informed through official updates and to follow any safety advisories issued by local disaster management agencies.
The development underscores the seasonal pattern of cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal, which often intensifies during the post‑monsoon months.
If the trend continues, the system is likely to approach the eastern coastline of India, crossing the coastal stretches of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh by the end of the month. The projected timeline points to October 28 as the date when the weather feature may reach the shorelines.
Authorities in the affected states have been advised to keep a close watch on the evolving situation and to prepare contingency measures for any adverse weather impacts that may arise from a cyclonic event.
Residents along the vulnerable coastal belts are urged to stay informed through official updates and to follow any safety advisories issued by local disaster management agencies.
The development underscores the seasonal pattern of cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal, which often intensifies during the post‑monsoon months.