IMD warns severe cyclonic storm may hit North Coastal Andhra Pradesh by November 19
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal likely to make landfall in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh by November 19-20.
Background
A low-pressure area formed over the south-east Bay of Bengal on November 13, 2026, and is projected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 18. Wind speeds are expected to reach 105 kmph near the coast, following the recent landfalls of Cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
Facts for Prelims
- FactWind speeds near the coast are projected to reach 105 kmph by November 18.
- PlaceThe predicted landfall is along North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
- FactAndhra Pradesh has not seen three consecutive cyclones cross its coast within a month since 1970.
- BodyIMD Amaravati is the agency providing the weather warnings for the region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the increasing frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the challenges in disaster management for coastal regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Meteorological monitoring: Challenges in predicting rapid intensification of low-pressure systems into severe cyclones.
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Coastal erosion and damage to rural settlements from successive landfalls in short intervals.
- Early warning systems: Effectiveness of IMD alerts in facilitating timely evacuation and community-level preparedness.
Keywords: cyclonic storm · Bay of Bengal · meteorological warning · disaster preparedness · coastal vulnerability
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