Bay of Bengal deep depression expected to intensify into severe cyclonic storm
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Disaster management and meteorological monitoring: a relevant GS3 topic for coastal vulnerability.
Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a deep depression in the southeast Bay of Bengal expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of Bengal by November 2, 2026.
Background
It is projected to move west-northwestwards toward the southwest and westcentral Bay of Bengal.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) is the agency responsible for monitoring and reporting cyclonic developments.
- FactThe deep depression was located 700 km east-southeast of Chennai and 770 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam on November 1, 2026.
- FactThe system is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of Bengal on November 2, 2026.
Prelims practice question
Which agency is responsible for monitoring and reporting cyclonic developments in India?
- (a)Central Water Commission
- (b)India Meteorological Department
- (c)Space Applications Centre
- (d)National Disaster Management Authority
Show answer
Answer: (b) India Meteorological Department — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the agency responsible for monitoring and reporting cyclonic developments.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in early warning systems and disaster preparedness for cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Predictive accuracy: Challenges in modeling rapid intensification of deep depressions into severe cyclonic storms
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Coastal erosion and damage to urban local bodies during high-intensity cyclonic events
Keywords: cyclonic storm · meteorological observation · disaster preparedness · Bay of Bengal · early warning system
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