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IMD says Bay of Bengal depression will intensify, gives Arnab landfall details.

Landfall is expected between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts to 140.

SourcesThehindubusinessline04:33 UTCHindustan Times07:29 UTCMint09:10 UTCSave

Thehindubusinessline, Hindustan Times and Mint

Key points

From Mint’s report
  • The Depression over East Central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression.
  • IMD forecasts Cyclone Arnab to become a very severe cyclonic storm by Oct 27-28.
  • landfall anticipated between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds 115-125 km/h gusts to 140.
  • Odisha and Andhra Pradesh warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds as system approaches.
  • Odisha CM Majhi and AP authorities mobilize preparedness and assign responsibilities to departments.

Why it matters. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh face heavy rain and strong winds.

What to watch. Intensification into a very severe cyclonic storm.

Coverage

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“Andhra on alert as depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm”

Key points from Thehindubusinessline
  • A depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 27.
  • APSDMA urged people in Andhra Pradesh to stay on high alert as it develops.
  • The system was located about 440 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram early Sunday.
  • Meteorological Department predicts the storm will intensify to very severe status near Oct 28.
  • Winds could reach 115-125 kmph with gusts up to 140 kmph as it approaches the coast.
SourceThehindubusinesslineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thehindubusinessline

“Cyclone Arnab: Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify; when and where will landfall occur? IMD's latest updates”

Key points from Mint
  • The Depression over East Central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression.
  • IMD forecasts Cyclone Arnab to become a very severe cyclonic storm by Oct 27-28.
  • landfall anticipated between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds 115-125 km/h gusts to 140.
  • Odisha and Andhra Pradesh warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds as system approaches.
  • Odisha CM Majhi and AP authorities mobilize preparedness and assign responsibilities to departments.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThehindubusinesslineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thehindubusinessline“Andhra on alert as depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm”
Key points from Thehindubusinessline
  • A depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 27.
  • APSDMA urged people in Andhra Pradesh to stay on high alert as it develops.
  • The system was located about 440 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram early Sunday.
  • Meteorological Department predicts the storm will intensify to very severe status near Oct 28.
  • Winds could reach 115-125 kmph with gusts up to 140 kmph as it approaches the coast.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“Cyclone Arnab: Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify; when and where will landfall occur? IMD's latest updates”
Key points from Mint
  • The Depression over East Central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression.
  • IMD forecasts Cyclone Arnab to become a very severe cyclonic storm by Oct 27-28.
  • landfall anticipated between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds 115-125 km/h gusts to 140.
  • Odisha and Andhra Pradesh warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds as system approaches.
  • Odisha CM Majhi and AP authorities mobilize preparedness and assign responsibilities to departments.

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