Low-pressure area forms over southeast Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into depression by November 15
A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression by November 15. The system is projected to bring squally weather and increased wind speeds to the Andaman and Bay of Bengal regions.
Why it matters
This weather system poses potential risks to maritime safety and could impact rainfall patterns in coastal regions like Tamil Nadu.
Amaravati A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a depression by November 15, the IMD said on Friday (November 13, 2026). The system formed at 5:30 a.m. under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to the latest weather update. Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in Tamil Nadu Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in Tamil Nadu Regional Meteorological Centre watches next weather system likely for rainfall prospects over Tamil Nadu Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in Tamil Nadu storyline 1 "The low-pressure…
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