The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised alarms as a brewing weather system over the Bay of Bengal shows signs of significant intensification. What began as a depression is now forecasted to escalate into a full-fledged cyclonic storm by Monday, posing potential threats to coastal regions.
Storm Development Timeline
According to the latest IMD bulletin released on Sunday, the depression currently centered over the central Bay of Bengal is expected to move northeastward. Meteorologists predict the system will intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours, eventually transforming into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning.
Regional Impact and Warnings
The impending weather system is likely to affect several regions with varying intensity:
- West Bengal coastal areas are on high alert
- Northern districts of Odisha may experience heavy rainfall
- Bangladesh coastal regions should prepare for impact
- Fishing communities advised to suspend activities
"The system is under continuous monitoring," stated an IMD official. "We're tracking its movement and intensity round the clock to provide timely updates to all concerned authorities."
Precautionary Measures Activated
State governments have been alerted to prepare for potential emergency situations. The disaster management teams in vulnerable coastal districts have been put on standby. Fishermen have been specifically warned against venturing into the sea starting from Sunday evening as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
The IMD has assured that regular updates will be provided as the situation evolves, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through official channels for the latest developments regarding this weather system.
