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The Latest Breaking News from the Bay of Bengal

Michaung Cyclone: NDRF, SDRF to deploy teams in all coastal districts

The NDRF and the SDRF is gearing up to handle the impending threat from the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to convert into a cyclonic storm

The Hindu

Depression in Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm in the next 48 hours, according to APSDMA. Heavy rainfall is expected in many parts of Andhra Pradesh on Dec 2 & 3. Fishermen and public are advised to take precautions.

The Hindu

Cyclone in Bay a reminder of Ockhi for Kerala, but unlikely to pose major threat

Though the latest cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal reminds the State of the devastating Ockhi Cyclone in 2017, which formed in the Bay on November 30 leaving a trail of destruction along the south Indian coast, especially along Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the new cyclone does not pose…

The Hindu

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Cyclone alert to Andhra Pradesh, from December 2

Due to the likelihood of a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal, there will be an impact of the storm over Andhra Pradesh between December 2 and 6, according to India Meteorological Department on November 29. On December 2, heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over Tirupati, Chittoor and…

The Hindu

Two weather systems to influence fairly widespread rainfall of moderate intensity over Tamil Nadu till the weekend

Two weather systems over the Bay of Bengal will influence fairly widespread rains over the State till the weekend. Heavy rains may batter one or two places in many districts till Friday.

The Hindu

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

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

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Showers in Prakasam district in A.P. up farmers’ hope, bring down temperature

Cheers in Prakasam district as light-to-moderate rain brings respite from heat. Motorists had a tough time navigating potholed roads. A rainfall of 31.75mm brought down the temperature by 3-5 degrees. Farmers are upbeat as IMD has predicted a low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, which might bring more rains…

The Hindu

Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesh

Devotees flock to Kothapatnam beach to immerse Ganesh idols of all sizes in the Bay of Bengal. Police provide elaborate security for the peaceful 'Ganesh Visarjan' on the seventh day of the 10-day 'Ganesh Utsav'. Devotees enjoy 'prasadam', 'harati' and drum beatings, while expert swimmers and fishermen ensure safety. Fun…

The Hindu

Rains on the way in Telangana

Hyderabad is set to receive heavy rainfall from September 5 due to a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists predict widespread rain and a cloud cover for the twin cities.

The Hindu

IMD forecasts heavy rain in 10 Odisha districts

With the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal on Monday, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places in 10 districts of Odisha during the next 24 hours.

The Hindu

Fisherman missing, six survive as boat capsizes off Konaseema coast in Andhra Pradesh

One fisherman is missing while six others survived after a mechanised fishing boat with six persons on board capsized near the confluence point of the Vasishta River with the Bay of Bengal in Katrenikona mandal of Konaseema district on July 17 (Monday). The Vasishta is a distributary of the River…

The Hindu

Data | Biparjoy part of a new trend: Fewer but more intense Indian cyclones

While the number of cyclonic disturbances has decreased, their intensity has increased

The Hindu

Warming oceans challenge Arabian Sea cyclone forecasts

Only on June 11, or four days before Biparjoy commenced landfall on June 15, did the IMD first suggest that the storm would strike India.

The Hindu

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A cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra river in India

From its source in Tibet, the Brahmaputra river flows through northeast India to Bangladesh, merging there with its equally mighty sister, the Ganges, and draining into the Bay of Bengal. A cruise along its Indian stretch on the “elegant” 18-cabin river boat Charaidew II is a delight, says Sophy Roberts…

The Hindu

Explained | How does a cyclone affect the monsoon’s onset?

The impact of global warming on the monsoons are manifest in the onset, withdrawal, its seasonal total rainfall, and its extremes. Global warming also affects the cyclones over the Indian Ocean and the typhoons over the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

The Independent UK

Takeaways of AP investigation into a missing boat of 180 Rohingya refugees

On December 1, a boat carrying 180 Rohingya refugees set out from Bangladesh, bound for Indonesia

The Hindu

Climate change is making cyclones more intense on both sides of the Indian coast: study

With cyclone Mocha expected to intensify as a very severe cyclonic storm, a study has revealed how climate change is making cyclones more intense on both sides of the Indian coast.

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Hundreds of thousands to be evacuated as Bangladesh and Myanmar brace for severe cyclone threat

Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar are preparing to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people as they brace for a severe cyclonic storm churning in the Bay of Bengal

The Hindu

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm Mocha

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm— Mocha— overnight and it is likely to make landfall between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Sittwe in Myanmar, officials said on May 11 morning.

The Hindu

Paddy in Nandyal, Anantapur suffers huge damage

With more rains in the offing due to the cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal, the State government has asked district officers to begin final enumeration of the losses from May 10.

The Hindu

Sky remains overcast, rain likely today

The sky remained overcast for most part of the day in the State on Sunday, with the hilly regions, especially in southern Kerala, experiencing light to moderate precipitation triggered by a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.

The Hindu

Low pressure may form over Bay of Bengal tomorrow

The low pressure which is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Monday may trigger isolated to heavy rainfall at various places across the State in the next five days.

The Hindu

IMD predicts cyclone in Bay of Bengal by May 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 3 said that a cyclone could likely form at the Bay of Bengal by early next week, however its strength, direction and impact on India was yet to gauged.

The Hindu

District administrations on alert in Odisha over possible summer cyclone

The Odisha government on May 2 put 18 districts on alert over a possible cyclone that could develop over the Bay of Bengal.

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