Cyclone likely to hit Odisha-Andhra coast on October 28: IMD

23 Oct 2026, 08:22 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: The cyclonic storm, brewing over the Bay of Bengal is rapidly organizing and is forecast to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 26, is likely to approach the coastal regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh By October 28, predicted by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the latest bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a well-marked low-pressure area formed early this morning over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, triggered by an upper-air cyclonic circulation that had been active in the region over the past 24 hours.

The system is likely to intensify into a depression on October 24 and further strengthen into a deep depression on October 25.

The system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on October 26.

Then the system is likely to move west-northwestwards and reach near the north Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts by the morning of the Oct 28.

The weather department has warned of rough to very rough sea conditions starting over the weekend. Fishermen currently at sea have been advised to return to coastal shelters immediately and avoid venturing into deep sea waters until the system passes.

In coastal Odisha, rainfall may begin from the Oct 26. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely on the Oct 27, while extremely heavy rainfall is expected on October 28 and 29.

The exact landfall location, wind speed and potential impact will depend on the system’s subsequent development and movement.

Cyclone likely to hit Odisha-Andhra coast on October 28: IMD

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