NEW DELHI: The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27. The system is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts by October 28, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while its effects are expected to extend to West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.The weather system is likely to intensify into a deep depression and then gradually recurve west-northwestwards over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal by October 25. It is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 26, a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27 and a very severe cyclonic storm thereafter.The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of Keralam and Tamil Nadu, while Delhi is likely to experience partly cloudy skies over the next few days.
Delhi weather
Delhi is likely to experience partly cloudy skies over the next few days, according to the IMD.
Andhra Pradesh weather
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 26. It is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27 before intensifying further into a very severe cyclonic storm.The system is likely to reach the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast around the morning of October 28. It is very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 115-125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph.The IMD has forecast rainfall in parts of the state from October 26 to 29. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on October 26, 27 and 28.On October 27, scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely, with extremely heavy rain at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. Similar conditions are forecast on October 28.Heavy rain is likely in parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 29.The IMD issued a cyclone alert for fishermen on October 22, advising them not to venture into the sea for fishing until October 29. All fishing boats at sea have been directed to return to the coast immediately, according to an official press release.The state has a coastline of 1,053 km covering 12 coastal districts, with 555 marine villages, 350 fish landing centres and 30,043 fishing boats. Control rooms have been set up to monitor the situation continuously and track the movement of fishing boats.
Odisha weather
The approaching cyclone could affect Odisha, bringing heavy rainfall to southern and coastal districts along with gusty winds of 70-90 kmph.The five districts likely to be most affected are Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri. Significant rainfall is also expected in other coastal districts.Around 60 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 17 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed, while 225 fire service teams are on high alert.The IMD has issued a red warning, asking people to take action, for very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy downpours exceeding 20 cm in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam on October 28.The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by severe thunderstorms, lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 60-70 kmph.The IMD has also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over coastal Odisha on October 27. On October 28, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours likely.
Keralam weather
The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in two Keralam districts on October 26.Idukki and Palakkad are under a red alert on October 26, according to the IMD’s latest update.An orange alert has been issued for Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Saturday, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places.Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam are under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on the day.
Tamil Nadu weather
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with no significant change expected in maximum temperatures until October 28.On October 26, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts. Heavy rain is also forecast in parts of western and southern Tamil Nadu.On October 27, isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Ramanathapuram, while other southern districts may receive moderate rainfall. Light rain is forecast at isolated places elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.On October 28, light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places in southern Tamil Nadu, while predominantly dry weather is expected elsewhere.Light rain may occur at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 29 and 30.The IMD has said maximum temperatures are unlikely to change significantly across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal until October 28, with temperatures expected to remain near normal.
Jharkhand weather
Jharkhand is likely to receive rainfall on October 28 and 29 as the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a cyclonic storm.Isolated thunderstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 50 kmph are expected at several places during the two days.Partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail across Jharkhand from October 27. Rain is expected in the south-eastern and central parts of the state during the day, with the system’s influence becoming more widespread on October 28 and 29.The impact of the weather system is likely to continue until October 30. From November 1, it is expected to weaken and move towards the northern parts.
West Bengal weather
The cyclone is likely to bring rainfall to parts of West Bengal, including coastal districts, over the next few days.The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in West Bengal on October 28. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places on October 27.The system’s impact is expected to extend beyond coastal areas, with rainfall and squally winds likely across parts of the state as the cyclone approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Bihar and Chhattisgarh weather
The impact of the weather system is likely to extend to parts of Bihar and Chhattisgarh, with isolated heavy rainfall activity forecast on October 28 and 29.According to the IMD, the cyclone is expected to have a direct impact on north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. However, rainfall and squally winds associated with the system could also affect West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.The department said it is continuously monitoring the system and will provide regular updates as its movement and intensity evolve.
IMD’s latest forecast for the next few days
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27 before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast around October 28. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while several districts of Keralam and Tamil Nadu are also likely to receive rain.The system may bring rainfall and squally winds to West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. The IMD said it is continuously monitoring the system and will issue further updates as it develops.
