With reference to the cyclonic storm reported by the IMD, consider the following statements: 1. The low-pressure area formed over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal. 2. The system is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning. 3. The storm is projected to hit the west coast of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a low-pressure area

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 24 October 2026

Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a relevant GS3 Environment and Geography case study.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning.

Background

A low-pressure area formed over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m. on Friday. It is projected to hit the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts in the early hours of October 28, 2026.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe low-pressure area was reported over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal.
PlaceThe cyclonic storm is expected to impact the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.
BodyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the agency responsible for monitoring the weather system.
FactThe system is expected to progress from a low-pressure area to a depression, then a deep depression, and finally a cyclonic storm by Monday morning.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the cyclonic storm reported by the IMD, consider the following statements:

The low-pressure area formed over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal.
The system is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning.
The storm is projected to hit the west coast of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states it is expected to hit the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the impact of shifting climate zones on the agricultural patterns and water security of northern and peninsular India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Climatic shift: Expansion of dry zones in western Uttar Pradesh and increased precipitation in peninsular regions.
Meteorological monitoring: Challenges in early warning systems for intensifying cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

Keywords: cyclonic storm · low-pressure area · climate zone shift · meteorological subdivision · Bay of Bengal

Read the full news →Report a mistake in this note How notes are made Source: The Hindu ↗Also: GS1 · Physical geography (landforms, oceans, climate)

More Environment & Ecology notes

Severe cyclonic storm expected to hit West Godavari and Srikakulam by October 28 · 24 October 2026
A study published in Mausam by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reveals northern India · 23 October 2026
Tenkasi Forest Division to expand ‘Golden Jackal Ambassadors’ programme to conserve Madras hedgehog · 23 October 2026
Tamil Nadu to spend ₹180 crore for human-wildlife conflict mitigation in 100 villages · 22 October 2026
CAQM imposes GRAP-1, banning coal and firewood in eateries as Delhi air turns 'poor' · 22 October 2026
Eastern Ghats fire activity increased 9% annually over 20-year satellite study · 21 October 2026

All Environment & Ecology current affairs →

Something wrong, or something missing?

Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.

Report a mistake →Ask for something →[email protected]

This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.