Cyclonic Brewing: Bay of Bengal's Storm Alert

A new low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal could develop into a cyclonic storm by October 23, 2023. This weather system is expected to head northwest, impacting the Bay of Bengal near Odisha and West Bengal by October 24. The India Meteorological Department is closely monitoring the situation.

The India Meteorological Department has reported the formation of a fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, potentially escalating into a cyclonic storm by October 23.

The formation occurred early Monday over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea, following Sunday's upper air cyclonic circulation.

Forecasters anticipate the system will shift west-northwest and progress to a cyclonic stage by October 23, targeting the northwest Bay of Bengal area near the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24 morning.

(With inputs from agencies.)