Bay of Bengal low pressure set to become cyclone, heavy rain warned for Telangana districts

What Happened

A low‑pressure area over the east‑central Bay of Bengal deepened on Saturday and is expected to turn into a cyclone by Monday, according to the state weather department. The system will move westward and is projected to hit the coast on Oct 28, bringing heavy to very heavy rain across several districts.

Reaction

Chief Minister Chandrababu ordered all government offices to stay on high alert and briefed officials on Saturday. He advised fishermen to keep boats ashore and warned residents in low‑lying areas to stay prepared. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Achchennayadu instructed that any fishing vessels at sea return to shore immediately. Fisheries Commissioner Ramshankar Naik reported that out of 30,043 state fishing boats, 29,952 are docked while 91 are still at sea – 72 mechanised and 19 motorised – and that steps are being taken to bring them back. Road and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy told senior officials to remain on standby until the cyclone’s impact lessens, and announced toll‑free numbers for emergency help.

What’s Next

The Hyderabad weather centre has issued a yellow alert for Oct 27, a red and orange alert for Oct 28, and a yellow alert for Oct 29. Red alerts target Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts; orange alerts cover Bhoopalpalli, Mahbubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda and Suryaapet. Authorities will monitor the system and update warnings as it approaches.

Context

Cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal often intensify quickly and affect Andhra Pradesh and Telangana’s coastal belt, prompting routine emergency measures such as boat recalls and public alerts.