Bay of Bengal weather system likely to turn into a depression by November 15

A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and will likely grow into a depression by November 15, according to weather officials. The system developed at 5:30 in the morning due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and the nearby Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Weather updates state the system will move toward the northwest and turn into a well-marked low-pressure area around November 14 before strengthening into a depression in the same region. This weather pattern will impact the southern peninsula and bring more rain to Kerala.

Wind and Weather Impact

Rough weather with wind speeds of about 50 kilometres per hour, reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour in gusts, is expected over the Andaman Sea on November 13 and 14. Similar conditions will hit the southeast Bay of Bengal from November 13 to 16. Wind speeds will then increase up to 55 kilometres per hour, with gusts touching 65 kilometres per hour, over the southwest Bay of Bengal from November 15 to 17. The central Bay of Bengal will face these stronger winds on November 16 and 17.

Context

Low-pressure areas over warm waters like the Bay of Bengal often gather strength and turn into depressions or cyclones during this time of the year. These weather systems regularly bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal areas and the southern peninsula of the country. Fishermen and local authorities closely monitor such updates to plan safety measures at sea.