A weather system over the Andaman Sea may bring a cyclonic threat to the Bay of Bengal. A low-pressure area is expected to form around October 23, 2026. Experts said that the development of a low-pressure area alone does not mean that a cyclone will necessarily form. Officials remain on alert.
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A developing weather system over the Andaman Sea may bring a fresh cyclonic threat to the Bay of Bengal, with a low-pressure area expected to form around October 23, 2026, according to weather updates as cited in a report by India Today.
The system, currently present as an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea near the Andaman Islands, is likely to move west-northwestwards and gradually strengthen in the coming days.
The weather system was located over the North Andaman Sea at around 5:30 am IST on October 22. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around October 23, as per the India Today report.
The system is likely to continue moving west-northwestwards after formation and could intensify further. However, experts have said that the development of a low-pressure area alone does not mean that a cyclone will necessarily form.
For a system to become a tropical cyclone, it needs favourable conditions such as warm sea surface temperatures, high moisture levels and supportive wind patterns that help thunderstorms organise and strengthen.
The Bay of Bengal remains highly prone to cyclones during the post-monsoon season, which usually lasts from October to December. During this period, warm ocean waters and suitable atmospheric conditions often help weather systems gain strength.
The developing system’s movement will be important for India’s eastern coast. Depending on its path and intensity, parts of the coastline may witness heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, the report added.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands could also experience weather changes linked to the system. However, there is currently no clear indication about the cyclone’s strength, possible landfall location or the coastal states that may be affected.