Cyclone brewing as low pressure area forms in east-central, Southeast Bay of Bengal | Live
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) lists Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam and the Rayalaseema districts for rain
A low-pressure system over the eastern and southeastern Bay of Bengal has the potential to evolve into a cyclone, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This weather system was observed at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the cyclone could make landfall along the southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh coasts on October 28.
The IMD has issued a warning for moderate to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26, with the possibility of heavy downpours on Saturday and Sunday. The storm could bring heavy rain, lightning, and thunder, causing traffic disruptions in Chennai and other regions. Cyclone preparations are advised for fishermen and residents in the affected coastal areas.
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