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Low-Pressure System Likely to Form Over Bay of Bengal on Nov 13, Meteorologists Warn
✍️ The Daily Jagran
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:13 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has indicated that a low-pressure area could develop over the Bay of Bengal on 13 November, raising the possibility of another cyclonic disturbance.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an advisory on 12 November noting that atmospheric conditions are favorable for the formation of a low‑pressure system over the Bay of Bengal on 13 November. The agency highlighted that sea‑surface temperatures remain above 28 °C, providing ample energy for cyclogenesis.
If the system consolidates, it could evolve into a cyclonic storm within the next 48‑72 hours, according to IMD forecasters. The department cautioned that the exact track and intensity remain uncertain, but coastal states such as Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh should monitor updates closely.
Maritime authorities have been instructed to issue advisories to vessels operating in the Bay, and fishermen have been urged to stay ashore until the system weakens or moves away. The IMD will issue further bulletins every six hours as the situation develops.
Historically, the Bay of Bengal has been a hotspot for late‑season cyclones, with several notable storms forming in November. Residents are therefore advised to keep emergency kits ready and stay tuned to local news channels for real‑time information.
If the system consolidates, it could evolve into a cyclonic storm within the next 48‑72 hours, according to IMD forecasters. The department cautioned that the exact track and intensity remain uncertain, but coastal states such as Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh should monitor updates closely.
Maritime authorities have been instructed to issue advisories to vessels operating in the Bay, and fishermen have been urged to stay ashore until the system weakens or moves away. The IMD will issue further bulletins every six hours as the situation develops.
Historically, the Bay of Bengal has been a hotspot for late‑season cyclones, with several notable storms forming in November. Residents are therefore advised to keep emergency kits ready and stay tuned to local news channels for real‑time information.