Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm

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Bhubaneswar: A deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm early on October 26 and further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27, according to the IMD bulletin issued for 11.30 pm IST on October 25, 2026.

The system was moving west-north-westwards at around 15 kmph over the preceding six hours.

At the time of the bulletin, it was centred near latitude 15.3°N and longitude 89.7°E, approximately 730 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

The IMD has issued an Orange Message cyclone alert for Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining south Odisha coast.

The system is forecast to move north-westwards after strengthening and approach the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28.

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The weather department has forecast that the system could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28 as a very severe cyclonic storm.

At landfall, maximum sustained wind speeds are expected to reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph.

Odisha is also preparing for the system’s potential impact, with heavy rainfall and strong winds possible in affected areas.

Residents along the coast are advised to follow official IMD bulletins and instructions from local authorities as the system develops. The forecast may change with subsequent updates.

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