Cyclonic storm likely to hit North Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for North Andhra Pradesh as a cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall on October 28. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast, with wind speeds potentially reaching 145 kmph.
Why it matters
Timely weather warnings are essential for disaster preparedness and protecting lives and property in coastal regions prone to severe weather.
Cyclonic storm likely to hit North Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, says IMD left Clouds build over Visakhapatnam on Friday as a cyclonic system brews over the Bay of Bengal. K.R. DEEPAK The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rvq3cu/article71617353.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/004AClouds.jpg KR DEEPAK Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 23/10/2026 : Clouds build over Visakhapatnam on Friday as coastal Andhra Pradesh braces for a cyclonic system forming in the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rain over north coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 27 and 28. Photo : K R Deepak Red warnings for extremely heavy rain issued for October 27 and 28; fishermen who have ventured into the sea asked to return to shore VISAKHAPATNAM A low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in