Authorities Urge Precautions as Third Cyclone Threatens Andhra Coast

A third cyclonic disturbance is looming over the Bay of Bengal, and officials have issued a heightened alert for the coastal zones of Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha.

Current observations show a depression moving north‑northwest at roughly 15 kilometres per hour. Forecasts suggest it could develop into a cyclonic storm by 16 November in the southern‑to‑western bay area and then intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the western‑mid Bay by the following day.

At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, the system’s centre was located approximately 620 km east‑northeast of Trincomalee, 680 km west‑southwest of Shree Vijaypuram, 800 km east‑southeast of Chennai, 960 km south‑southeast of Visakhapatnam, and 1,070 km south‑southeast of Gopalpur. Its projected track points toward the north‑west, with a likely landfall along the Andhra coastline within the next two days as it gains strength.

Local disaster management agencies have appealed to fishermen, coastal residents, and the general public to remain vigilant, follow the weather agency’s updates, and heed any evacuation orders.

The state disaster management authority warns that the impending storm may bring gusty winds and intense rainfall to northern Andhra Pradesh on Thursday and Friday. Preventive measures such as securing property, safeguarding crops, and keeping emergency kits ready have been strongly recommended.

This system follows two recent cyclones that battered the region: Cyclone Arnab on 27 October, which struck near Narsapuram, and Cyclone Murasu on 3 November, which crossed the coast between Nellore and Narsapuram. Together, those events claimed fifteen lives and caused widespread destruction to infrastructure and farmland.