Cyclone Likely to Form Over Bay of Bengal | IMD Issues Rainfall & Fishermen Warnings
A well-marked low over the South Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression and later a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, temperature drop, dense fog and dangerous sea conditions from November 23–28. Fishermen advised to avoid the sea.
Cyclone Likely to Form Over Bay of Bengal
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Fishermen Warnings
CNB World Times
A major weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal, raising the possibility of a cyclonic storm in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and the South Andaman Sea intensified into a well-marked low on Sunday morning, 23 November 2025. It is expected to move west-northwest and strengthen further.
IMD said the system is very likely to intensify into a depression by 24 November over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea. Within the next 48 hours, it may strengthen into a cyclonic storm, prompting close monitoring by weather authorities.
A separate upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Comorin region may also lead to the formation of another low-pressure area around 25 November, adding complexity to the evolving weather pattern. Additional circulations are active over east Bangladesh, southeast Arabian Sea, and northeast Arunachal Pradesh, contributing to widespread rainfall activity.
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Alerts
Heavy rainfall is expected over multiple regions:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 23–28 November, with very heavy rain from 24–26 November
Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Mahe: 23–25 November, with very heavy rain on 23–24 November
Lakshadweep, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam: 23–24 November
Rayalaseema: 23 November
Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph over the islands for the next six days, and 30–40 kmph along the Tamil Nadu coast on 23–24 November.
Temperature and Fog Forecast
A gradual fall of 2–3°C in minimum temperatures is expected over northwest India and Maharashtra during the next four days. Northern parts of West Uttar Pradesh may experience dense fog on 23 and 24 November.
Fishermen Warned to Stay Away
IMD has issued a strict warning to fishermen, advising them not to venture into the sea in the following regions from 23–28 November:
Arabian Sea: Along and off Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Comorin areas (23–25 November)
Bay of Bengal: Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts, Andaman Sea, and south to central Bay of Bengal (23–28 November)
Authorities urge coastal communities and fishermen to stay alert as conditions may worsen with the developing cyclone.
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