The Latest Breaking News from Bay of Bengal

Tamil Nadu rains | Holiday declared for schools in six districts

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

‘Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea by November 26’

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Another cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal, yellow alert in five Kerala districts on Thursday

Cyclonic circulation over south Andaman Sea likely to intensify into low-pressure area by Nov 26, further into depression & cyclonic storm. Most models indicate west-northwestwards movement towards central Bay of Bengal. Yellow alert issued for 5 districts in Kerala; Thrithala in Palakkad received highest rainfall of 9 cm.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

T.N. Rains | Heavy downpours lash several districts on November 14

Heavy rains lash TN; 15 districts incl. Chennai to get moderate rains till 1 pm. Low pressure area over SE Bay of Bengal to concentrate into depression by Nov 16. Waterlogging & traffic disruption likely. Intense weather to shift to south TN from Nov 16; wet weather till weekend.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Low pressure area likely to form over Arabian Sea by Wednesday

Low pressure area to form over Arabian Sea Wed, triggering widespread rain in Kerala. Trough from SE Arabian Sea to W Bay of Bengal to cause widespread rain for 5 days. Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Kerala till Thurs. Yellow alert issued for Pathnamthitta, Ernakulam & Idukki…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone by October 23: IMD

The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclone by October 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin. The cyclonic storm, after its formation, will be called ‘Hamoon’, a name given by Iran.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

Light rain likely in Andhra Pradesh under impact of depression over Bay of Bengal, says IMD

The depression brewing over the Bay of Bengal may not have any severe impact on on Andhra Pradesh, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, scientist S. Karuna Sagar has said.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Twin low pressure areas to trigger rain in Kerala

IMD forecasts 1st post-monsoon low-pressure areas over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal. Cyclonic circulation over SE Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area to form low-pressure area in 36 hrs. Depression likely to form over Central Arabian Sea on Oct 21. Trough from cyclonic circulation over SE Bay of Bengal to south coastal…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

First post-monsoon cyclone of the year brewing over Arabian Sea

Cyclone brewing in Arabian Sea may trigger above-normal rainfall in Kerala; another system may form in Bay of Bengal. IMD predicts cyclone, if formed, to move towards Oman/Yemen coast; may take recurve towards Gujarat/Pakistan. Positive IOD (+1.850C) favours cyclogenesis. NE monsoon likely to arrive by Oct 23-25; SW monsoon to…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Yellow alert in five districts on Sunday

Copious rains triggered by two weather systems in Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal. Ernakulam South recorded highest rainfall of 13 cm in 24 hrs. Yellow alert issued for 5 districts with warning of isolated heavy rains.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023