IMD says Bay of Bengal depression will intensify, gives Arnab landfall details.
They publishedCyclone Arnab: Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify; when and where will landfall occur? IMD's latest updates
First reportthehindubusinessline.com · 25 Oct, 04:33Z
Latest reportMint · 25 Oct, 09:10Z
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Landfall is expected between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts to 140.
Why
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh face heavy rain and strong winds.
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Intensification into a very severe cyclonic storm.
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Summary
- A depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 27.
- APSDMA urged people in Andhra Pradesh to stay on high alert as it develops.
- The system was located about 440 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram early Sunday.
- Meteorological Department predicts the storm will intensify to very severe status near Oct 28.
- Winds could reach 115-125 kmph with gusts up to 140 kmph as it approaches the coast.
Summary
- The Depression over East Central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression.
- IMD forecasts Cyclone Arnab to become a very severe cyclonic storm by Oct 27-28.
- landfall anticipated between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds 115-125 km/h gusts to 140.
- Odisha and Andhra Pradesh warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds as system approaches.
- Odisha CM Majhi and AP authorities mobilize preparedness and assign responsibilities to departments.