New Bay of Bengal low-pressure system may turn into cyclone by October 26

A low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. According to the India Meteorological Department, the system is expected to intensify into a depression on October 24 and a deep depression on October 25. It will likely turn into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 26 before moving toward the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.

Preparations and Impact

The Odisha government has started early safety preparations based on the weather office alert. Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari noted that the state is readying measures for the incoming system. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority forecast scattered heavy rainfall, and SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain advised residents to stay alert and avoid standing near large hoardings or trees. Rainfall recorded until 5 p.m. on Thursday included 87.5 mm at Alivelumangapuram and 50.4 mm at Obulavaripalle in Tirupati district, along with 57.2 mm at Dagadarthi in Nellore district.

Weather Warnings

Under the influence of the weather system, the Andaman Islands, coastal Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Gangetic West Bengal may see squally weather with light to moderate rainfall from October 23 to October 25. Winds reaching up to 60 kmph are likely along the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts starting October 27 and will grow stronger later. Fishermen currently out at sea have been told to return to the coast by the morning of October 24.

Context

Tropical storms are common in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon months, often bringing heavy rain and strong winds to India's eastern coastline. State disaster response authorities routinely issue advisories and recall fishing boats to prevent loss of life when such weather systems form.