The weather system is expected to move west-northwestwards direction, and intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over east-central Bay of Bengal, IMD said.

BHUBANESWAR: The first tropical storm of the post-monsoon season is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal by 23 October, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. An upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea had moved to the northern Andaman Sea on Sunday.

IMD warns of severe cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal, with potential landfall by Friday, bringing heavy rainfall.

A cyclonic circulation has formed over the Andaman Sea. The India Meteorological Department predicts it may become a low-pressure area by Monday. This system could affect coastal regions of North Andhra Pradesh,

In a bulletin, IMD said, “The cyclonic circulation is formed over central Andaman Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around October 21.

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a cyclonic circulation has formed over Andaman Sea and it is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area by Monday. It may have an impact on coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh,

The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with lightning in isolated areas of Odisha, including Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts on Sunday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that a cyclonic circulation has formed over Andaman sea which is likely to intensify into a low pressure by October 21.