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Severe Cyclonic Asani moves northwestwards, brings rain along Andhra coast

IMD predicted that light to moderate rainfall at a few places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over north coastal Andhra Pradesh

Asani expected to move northwest till May 10; rain likely in coastal Odisha

Fishermen are advised not to venture into the deep sea area over the central parts of the Bay of Bengal on May 9-10 and over Northwest Bay of Bengal from May 10-12, as per the weather department

Cyclone Asani intensifies in Bay of Bengal, unlikely to make landfall

Under the influence of the cyclone, northern Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts are expected to experience heavy winds and rains from Tuesday, the weather office said

Andaman Nicobar Islands, adjoining areas could witness cyclone Asani today

"It is very likely to continue to move northwestwards till May 10 evening and reach westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts," IMD bulletin said

Strong storm brewing in Bay of Bengal; fishing suspended near Andaman

The present weather system was expected to further intensify into a cyclonic storm on Sunday over east central Bay of Bengal and continue to move north-eastwards till May 10

Low-pressure area near South Andaman Sea to cause cyclonic storm by Sunday

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has been asked to completely suspend fishing and tourism activities and for communities

Low pressure area formed over South Andaman Sea, neighbouring region: IMD

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands till May 8 because of this system and fishermen have been asked not to venture into Andaman Sea

Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea to intensify in 24 hrs

India Meteorological Department on Sunday said the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea will intensify further into a deep depression during next 24 hours

Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal, A&N Islands to get heavy rains

The weather system is expected to turn into a cyclonic storm on Monday, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Storm brewing in Bay of Bengal, likely to turn into cyclone next week: IMD

A low pressure area brewing over southwest Indian Ocean is expected to intensify into a cyclone by early next week with forecasts suggesting that it may move towards Bangladesh and adjoining north Myanmar, the weather office said on Wednesday. The low pressure area (LPA), which was formed on Tuesday, was expected to move east-northeastwards and become a well marked LPA by Saturday and subsequently move along and off Andaman & Nicobar islands before intensifying into a depression, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather system was expected to further intensify into a cyclonic storm on March 21 and continue to move north-northwestwards till March 22. Once the system intensifies into a cyclone, it will be named Asani, which is a name suggested by Sri Lanka. "Thereafter, it will move north-northeastwards and reach near Bangladesh and adjoining north Myanmar coast by morning of March 23," the weather office said. Sea condition is very likely to become rough over southeast

Collaboration can boost northeast India's trade, economy: Japanese envoy

Japan's Envoy Suzuki Satoshi said that the comprehensive collaboration between India and Japan would provide the northeast region with access to the Bay of Bengal and access to ASEAN countries

Storm warning for TN coast: Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal

A well-marked low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on Thursday morning packing wind speed of 40-50 kmph as it moved towards the north Tamil Nadu coast

Over 350,000 pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti

Over 350,000 pilgrims took the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal here on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Friday

Cyclone Jawad over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression: IMD

The well marked low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is likely to take the form of a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours

As Andhra, Odisha brace for Cyclone Jawad, Centre reviews preparedness

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed the preparedness of Central ministries agencies and state governments to deal with the situation arising out of the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.

Low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal in 24 hrs, says IMD

A Low Pressure Area is likely to form, the India Meteorologial Department said on Wednesday and forecast rainfall in different parts of the southern states for the next five days

Depression over Bay of Bengal to cross Tamil Nadu and Andhra early Friday

A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal and it will cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by early November 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Second phase of Malabar exercise begins in Bay of Bengal

The US has deployed its nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson for the four-day mega wargame.

Low pressure area over Bay of Bengal to turn into depression: IMD

Heavy rains likely in Odisha

Cyclonic circulation to bring heavy rainfall over east India from Sep 18-19

A fresh cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over north Bay of Bengal on September 17 and bring heavy rainfall over eastern India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said