New Cyclone Likely to Form in Bay of Bengal: Tamil Nadu May Experience Dry Weather Next Week

A new cyclonic system is developing over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a cyclone before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 19 or 20. However, most parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience dry weather over the coming week as the developing system could disrupt the northeast monsoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai.

The weather system is expected to influence rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu, although some southern interior districts and coastal areas may receive rainfall during this period.

Low Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 am on Friday, November 13.

The system developed under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The weather system is likely to move northwestwards and gradually intensify. The IMD has forecast that it could strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area on Saturday, followed by a depression around Sunday.

There is also a possibility that the system could develop further into a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.

Tamil Nadu Likely to Experience Dry Weather Next Week

According to VR Durai, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, the strengthening cyclonic system could disrupt the northeast monsoon winds.

As a result, most parts of Tamil Nadu may experience dry weather over the next week.

However, some southern interior districts and coastal regions could receive rainfall due to winds approaching from the Arabian Sea.

The northeast monsoon circulation is expected to return to normal after the weather system makes landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. This could subsequently help restore rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu.

IMD Issues Fishermen Warning Over Bay of Bengal

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has forecast squally weather conditions over the Andaman Sea on Saturday. Similar weather conditions are expected over the Southeast Bay of Bengal until November 16.

Winds over the Southwest Bay of Bengal are likely to strengthen further on November 15, reaching speeds of 45–55 kmph, with gusts of up to 65 kmph.

In view of the expected rough sea conditions, the IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the affected sea regions.

Cyclone Watch: What Tamil Nadu Residents Should Know

The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is being closely monitored by meteorological officials. Although the system could intensify into a cyclone and approach the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 19 or 20,