With reference to the cyclonic storm warning in the Bay of Bengal, consider the following statements: 1. The storm is expected to cause heavy rain primarily in the coastal regions of Gujarat. 2. The low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, 2026. 3. Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam are identified as coastal locations at risk of cyclonic impact. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal likely to become cyclonic storm by Monday

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 23 October 2026

Coastal disaster management and meteorological forecasting: a key GS3 and Environment & Ecology topic.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning that a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, 2026.

Background

Officials from APSDMA warned of heavy rain for the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, with potential coastal crossings between Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceMachilipatnam and Visakhapatnam are coastal locations in Andhra Pradesh at risk of cyclonic impact.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the cyclonic storm warning in the Bay of Bengal, consider the following statements:

The storm is expected to cause heavy rain primarily in the coastal regions of Gujarat.
The low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, 2026.
Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam are identified as coastal locations at risk of cyclonic impact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The warning is for the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management in India and suggest measures to mitigate the impact of intensifying cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Need for multi-purpose cyclone shelters and reinforced coastal embankments in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Early warning limitations: Challenges in last-mile communication for rural coastal populations during extreme weather events

Keywords: cyclonic storm · disaster mitigation · coastal vulnerability · early warning systems · meteorological forecasting

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