The weather system is expected to move west-northwestwards direction, and intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over east-central Bay of Bengal, IMD said.

BHUBANESWAR: The first tropical storm of the post-monsoon season is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal by 23 October, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. An upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea had moved to the northern Andaman Sea on Sunday.

A potential cyclonic storm is expected to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal by October 24, prompting heavy rainfall and strong winds. Alerts have been issued and fishermen warned against venturing into the sea.

A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Eastcentral Bay of Bengal and the adjoining north Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).  The IM

BHUBANESWAR: A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by October 23, affecting the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal, the IMD s.

A cyclonic storm is anticipated to form over the Bay of Bengal by October 23, affecting coastal regions in Odisha and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is likely to evolve into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours.

A cyclonic storm is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast on October 23, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here on Sunday.

The weather system is expected to move west-northwestwards direction, and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over east-central Bay of Bengal, it said.

IMD warns of severe cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal, with potential landfall by Friday, bringing heavy rainfall.