Cyclone Alert Issued as Low-Pressure Area Forms over Bay of Bengal; Fishermen Advised to Return to Shore

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert following the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

The low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. It is likely to intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14 and a depression by November 15. It is then expected to move north-northwestwards and further intensify into a cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal by the evening of November 16, the IMD said.

A cyclonic circulation also persists over the central east Arabian Sea and adjoining northern Lakshadweep region. Under its influence, Keralam is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at isolated places from November 13 to 17, the IMD said.

As strong winds and adverse weather conditions are likely over the Bay of Bengal due to the developing low-pressure system, fishing activities in the Bay of Bengal have been prohibited from November 13 to 17, 2026.

Fishermen engaged in deep-sea fishing in these areas have been advised to return to the coast as soon as possible, the IMD said.