Low-pressure area turns into depression, cyclone warning issued for Andhra Pradesh

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a depression, prompting a cyclone warning for the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha. The depression is currently located 840 kilometres away from Chennai and 1,010 kilometres away from Visakhapatnam. The weather department states that its strength will increase and it is likely to move in a north-northwest direction. It is expected to grow into a cyclone over the south and west-central Bay of Bengal before heading towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.

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Depressions over the Bay of Bengal often intensify into cyclones due to warm sea temperatures, especially during this time of the year. Coastal regions in India frequently issue advance warnings to help local authorities and residents prepare for heavy rain and strong winds. Weather tracking helps monitor these storms closely as they change direction over open water.