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A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and may intensify into a depression by November 15, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system developed on Friday morning under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and nearby islands.
The IMD expects the system to move northwestwards and become a well-marked low-pressure area around November 14. It may then intensify into a depression over the same region around the morning of November 15.
The development has prompted weather warnings for parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
Bay of Bengal low pressure
Strong Winds Expected Over the Sea
The IMD has forecast squally weather with wind speeds of around 50 kmph and gusts reaching 60 kmph over the Andaman Sea on November 13 and 14.
Similar conditions are likely over the southeast Bay of Bengal from November 13 to 16.
Wind speeds may reach around 55 kmph, with gusts of up to 65 kmph over parts of the southwest Bay of Bengal from November 15 to 17.
These conditions can make fishing and marine activities dangerous.
Could the System Become a Cyclonic Storm?
The IMD bulletin indicates that the system may intensify further while moving towards the central Bay of Bengal.
The agency’s sea-area bulletin suggests the possibility of further intensification around November 16 evening.
However, the system’s future strength and movement will depend on atmospheric and oceanic conditions. It should not be described as a confirmed cyclone at this stage.
Fishermen and Coastal Communities Advised to Stay Alert
Strong winds and rough sea conditions can create risks for fishing boats and other vessels.
Fishermen should follow official warnings and avoid entering areas under adverse weather advisories. Shipping operators should also monitor updated marine bulletins.
Residents of coastal areas should rely on official information rather than unverified social media forecasts.
IMD to Monitor the System
The weather department will continue tracking the low-pressure area and issue fresh updates as it develops.
People in coastal regions should follow the latest IMD advisories. Any change in the system’s intensity or direction could affect weather conditions over the Bay of Bengal and nearby coastal areas.
