Low pressure area forms over Northwest Bay of Bengal; light rains likely at north AP
A low-pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, expected to move across North Odisha and West Bengal. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is forecasted to receive light to moderate rain with gusty winds, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings.
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A low-pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, and over the next two days, it is expected to move northwestwards across North Odisha and West Bengal. The system, currently associated with a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km, is likely to intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area.
Over the coming days the forecast for North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, is light to moderate rain. Thundershowers are anticipated at a few locations. Significantly, strong surface winds, reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail at isolated places across the region.
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