Bhubaneswar, Oct 31: The well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression within the next six hours and further develop into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
According to the weather agency, the system is likely to move west-northwestwards after formation and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast by the evening of November 2.
Under its influence, the IMD has issued warnings regarding strong winds, rough sea conditions and fishing activities from October 31 to November 3.
Squally winds with speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, are expected over the southeast Bay of Bengal, adjoining Andaman Sea and Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 31. Wind speeds may subsequently increase to 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph.
During November 1 and 2, winds reaching 45-55 kmph, with gusts up to 65 kmph, are likely over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Over the west-central, southwest and adjoining west Bay of Bengal, wind speeds may reach 50-60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph, between November 2 and 3.
Similar conditions are expected along the Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts from November 2.
The IMD has warned that sea conditions will remain rough to very rough over the Andaman Sea and adjoining islands. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea and along and off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the warning period.
Authorities have urged coastal communities and fishermen to remain alert and follow official weather advisories as the system intensifies.
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