Depression over Bay of Bengal set to become ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, cross A.P. coast by October 28
IMD says the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph; set to have worse impact than last year’s Montha cyclone
A severe depression in the Bay of Bengal is forecast to transform into a very severe cyclonic storm, expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast by October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a bulletin stating that the cyclone may bring winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 140 kmph.
This storm is anticipated to be more impactful than last year's Montha cyclone. Coastal regions in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert, with evacuations already underway. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has deployed 12 battalions of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and seven battalions of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to manage the situation.
Additionally, three more NDRF battalions have been requisitioned to cope with the anticipated severity of the cyclone. Health authorities have identified 26,000 pregnant women and are ensuring uninterrupted emergency services for them, while relocating expectant mothers to safer locations. The Odisha government has also taken measures, including the deployment of Ministers and IAS officers, to supervise disaster management and post-cyclone restoration activities.
Schools and colleges in affected districts have been shut down, and 24 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams, along with six NDRF teams, are on standby to handle emergencies.
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