Bay of Bengal

  • Cyclone Ditwah: IMD Warns of Intensified Rainfall Across Andhra Pradesh Districts

    Cyclone Ditwah: IMD Warns of Intensified Rainfall Across Andhra Pradesh Districts

    Nov 30, 2025 08:44 pm CST

    Cyclone Ditwah, positioned over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is forecast to bring significant rainfall across Andhra Pradesh. The system, moving northwards near Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, will trigger heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in South Coastal regions, with squally winds reaching 70 kmph. Officials have implemented emergency preparedness measures, with rehabilitation centers ready for potential evacuations.

  • Cyclone Ditwah Approaches Indian Coast: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry

    Cyclone Ditwah Approaches Indian Coast: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry

    Nov 30, 2025 02:29 am CST

    The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, bringing torrential rainfall, strong winds reaching 80-90 km/hour, and waves up to 8 meters high. Authorities have canceled numerous flights and warned residents to exercise caution, particularly in low-lying areas prone to flooding.

  • Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies: IMD Issues Extreme Rainfall Warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh

    Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies: IMD Issues Extreme Rainfall Warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh

    Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST

    The IMD has issued severe weather warnings as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, threatening coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh with extremely heavy rainfall, gale-force winds up to 90 kmph, and dangerous sea conditions through December 1. Fishing operations have been suspended as authorities urge high alert across affected regions.

  • Cyclone Ditwah: Tracking Path, Landfall Date, and Impact on South Indian States

    Cyclone Ditwah: Tracking Path, Landfall Date, and Impact on South Indian States

    Nov 28, 2025 03:44 pm CST

    Cyclone Ditwah, named after Yemen's Detwah Lagoon, is set to make landfall on November 30 across South Indian coasts. The IMD has issued orange alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. Currently positioned over coastal Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal, this is the third post-monsoon cyclone in the region, with widespread impacts expected across multiple southern states.

  • Cyclone Ditwah: Intensifying Storm in Bay of Bengal Set to Make Landfall on Tamil Nadu Coast

    Cyclone Ditwah: Intensifying Storm in Bay of Bengal Set to Make Landfall on Tamil Nadu Coast

    Nov 27, 2025 07:21 pm CST

    A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is strengthening into Cyclone Ditwah, expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by Saturday. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for coastal regions, with authorities advising mariners to avoid affected waters. Meanwhile, Cyclone Senyar continues its eastward movement near Indonesia.

  • Cyclone Senyar Forming in Indian Ocean: Understanding the UAE-Named Storm and Its Impact on Southern India

    Cyclone Senyar Forming in Indian Ocean: Understanding the UAE-Named Storm and Its Impact on Southern India

    Nov 26, 2025 01:44 pm CST

    A developing weather system in the Indian Ocean is strengthening into Cyclone Senyar, named by the UAE meaning "lion." The India Meteorological Department forecasts the cyclone to fully form by November 26, triggering heavy rainfall alerts across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through early December. Maritime warnings have been issued as sea conditions remain hazardous across affected regions.

  • IMD Issues Cyclone Alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies

    IMD Issues Cyclone Alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies

    Nov 04, 2025 01:27 am CST

    The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation forming over the Bay of Bengal. Expected to intensify from November 4, the system has prompted warnings against sea activities as wind speeds may reach 55 kmph, creating dangerous conditions for fishermen, residents, and tourists in the region.

  • Understanding Cyclone Movement: Why Tropical Storms Form at Sea but Target Coastal Areas

    Understanding Cyclone Movement: Why Tropical Storms Form at Sea but Target Coastal Areas

    Oct 29, 2025 07:01 pm CST

    This article explains the scientific reasons behind cyclone formation over warm oceans and their tendency to move toward land rather than staying at sea. It details how trade winds, the Hadley circulation, and monsoon patterns influence cyclone trajectories in the Indian Ocean region, particularly affecting India's eastern and western coasts depending on seasonal wind directions.

  • Understanding Cyclone Montha: Origin, Naming Process and Expected Impact on Indian Coastal Regions

    Understanding Cyclone Montha: Origin, Naming Process and Expected Impact on Indian Coastal Regions

    Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST

    Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand meaning "fragrant flower," is forming over the Arabian Sea and expected to hit Andhra Pradesh by October 28. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for 23 districts, predicting landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. Heavy rainfall warnings are in effect for multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Odisha as the cyclonic system intensifies.

  • Cyclone Alert: Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies

    Cyclone Alert: Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies

    Oct 24, 2025 09:24 pm CST

    A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, bringing rainfall to Tamil Nadu. The IMD predicts heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Cuddalore, Puducherry, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu, with Chennai expecting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and temperatures between 24-29°C over the next 48 hours.