Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Likely to Hit Andhra Pradesh Coast on October 28

Extremely heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh

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Cyclonic Storm Alert: Heavy Rainfall Warning for Multiple States

A depression over the Eastcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 26, a severe cyclonic storm around October 27, and a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28, 2026. The system is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and cross between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 115–125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph.

Extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 27 and 28; Odisha and Telangana on October 28; and Chhattisgarh on October 28 and 29. Odisha may also experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 27 and 29, while East Madhya Pradesh is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 29.

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area over the Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala coast is likely to bring extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe on October 25.

Weather Conditions Recorded

During the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM IST on October 25, very heavy rainfall of 12–20 cm was recorded at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Heavy rainfall of 7–11 cm was recorded over Rayalaseema and Coastal Karnataka. Hailstorm activity was also reported at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana and Delhi.

A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of October 27. People in the forecast areas are advised to follow official IMD updates and local administration advisories, particularly regarding heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible disruption to transport and coastal activities.