Low-pressure area forms over southeast Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 am on Friday, November 13, under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to the IMD.
In its latest weather update, the meteorological department said the system was likely to move northwestwards and gradually gain strength.
The IMD expects the low-pressure area to become a well-marked low-pressure system around November 14. It could then intensify further into a depression over the same region by November 15.
Strong winds forecast over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal
The developing system is likely to generate squally weather across several parts of the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Wind speeds are expected to vary depending on the location and movement of the weather system.
Over the Andaman Sea, winds of around 50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph, are likely on November 13 and 14. Similar conditions are forecast over the southeast Bay of Bengal between November 13 and 16.
The IMD has also warned of stronger winds over the southwest and central Bay of Bengal during the next phase of the system's movement.
Wind speeds may reach 65 kmph
According to the weather department's forecast, wind speeds over the southwest Bay of Bengal could reach around 55 kmph, with gusts of up to 65 kmph, between November 15 and 17.
The central Bay of Bengal may experience similar wind conditions on November 16 and 17, with gusts also potentially reaching 65 kmph.
These conditions are associated with the expected strengthening of the low-pressure system as it moves northwestwards.
Weather conditions to be monitored over the coming days
The possible intensification into a depression has prompted the IMD to flag changing weather conditions over the adjoining sea areas. The system's development and movement will remain important factors in determining the extent and duration of the expected squally weather.
The latest forecast outlines a progression from a low-pressure area on November 13 to a well-marked system around November 14, followed by a possible depression on November 15.
Further updates from the IMD will be important as the system develops and its likely track becomes clearer.
