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Bay of Bengal cyclonic systems impacting Eastern and Central India

Picking up: 4 in the last 7 days Updated sunday

The latest in this situation

  1. Cyclonic storm projected to cross Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rain to Odisha and Telangana.
  2. GVMC reviews cyclone preparedness as depression over Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify.
  3. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh deploy disaster forces as a weather system approaches, posing a risk of potential flooding.
  4. A cyclonic system is moving towards the coasts of Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
  5. NDMA developed SACHET alerts and NDRF established a permanent camp in Andhra Pradesh.

How it started

Bay of Bengal Depression Intensifies into Cyclonic Storm, Threatening Coastal India

16 reports, 8 independent, last reported Sun 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Well supportedReported by 8 independent outlets

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm, projected to cross Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. The system's influence has also been noted in Maharashtra and Vidarbha.

From theindianawaaz.com, indiatimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The heavy rain and flooding are impacting the Godavari valley and delta in Andhra Pradesh. Officials in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing for potential flooding and have directed officials to remain alert in low-lying areas.

From theindianawaaz.com, thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • Andhra PradeshCoastal state facing heavy rainfall and cyclonic storm impact.
  • OdishaState on alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
  • TelanganaState expected to receive heavy rainfall from the cyclonic storm.
  • ChhattisgarhState facing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecasts.
  • BiharState receiving adverse weather from the system.
  • JharkhandState experiencing weather impacts from the depression.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • JharkhandSpeculative

    Agricultural output and infrastructure could face disruption from the rain.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Cyclonic storm projected to cross Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rain to Odisha and Telangana.1 source
  2. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh deploy disaster forces as a weather system approaches, posing a risk of potential flooding.Sub-event
  3. A cyclonic system is moving towards the coasts of Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.Sub-event
  4. The cyclone's influence is expanding to include Maharashtra and Vidarbha.1 source
  5. A deep depression affects Odisha and Chhattisgarh, prompting Met Office and RMC to issue specific rainfall warnings and forecasts for South Bengal.Sub-event
  6. A low-pressure area formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh, while Nainital is facing alerts due to current weather systems.Sub-event
  7. A depression over Odisha is currently causing weather impacts in Jharkhand.Sub-event
  8. Affected areas within the state of Odisha are being reported on as of September 25, 2026.Sub-event
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  1. A tropical storm and depression are causing heavy rainfall across multiple central and eastern Indian states, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh.Sub-event
  2. Deep depression caused widespread flooding and landslides in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.Sub-event
  3. Heavy rains and damage reported in Chilika and Andhra Pradesh following a deep depression crossing the coast.Sub-event
  4. Tropical Cyclone TC01B crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rains to the eastern states.Sub-event
  5. Flooding hits Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam as a depression over the Bay of Bengal brings heavy rains and impacts the region.Sub-event
  6. IMD issued red warning alerts regarding the storm affecting Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.Sub-event
  7. IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.Sub-event
  8. A Bay of Bengal depression is causing adverse weather, leading to fishing alerts in Thoothukudi and Puri, affecting coastal states.Sub-event
  9. Landslide impacts disrupt connectivity in neighboring states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha due to heavy monsoon rains.Sub-event
  10. IMD issued red warnings for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh as a depression moves towards Jharkhand.Sub-event
  11. Severe weather system causes heavy showers and school holidays in coastal AP.1 source
  12. IMD predicts heavy rainfall and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.Sub-event
  13. Inland depression brings heavy rain to AP, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.1 source

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