MD Issues Cyclone Alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands as New Low-Pressure Forms Over Bay of Bengal
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| IMD Cyclone Alert Andaman Nicobar Bay of Bengal November 2025 |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a Cyclone Alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, warning that a new low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm from November 4 onwards.
According to a senior IMD official, a low-pressure area began developing over the east-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Myanmar coast around 8:30 a.m. on November 2, accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. The system is expected to move north and then northwestwards, along and off the Myanmar–Bangladesh coasts during the next 48 hours, the official said.
Due to this weather system, the North Andaman Sea is likely to experience squally winds reaching up to 55 kmph, and rough sea conditions are expected from November 4 onwards, the IMD warned.
In view of this alert, the local administration has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the North Andaman coast. Boat operators, island residents, and tourists have also been urged to avoid sea-related recreational activities and exercise maximum caution.
This warning comes barely a week after Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 28, causing severe disruption in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The intense storm damaged crops and property extensively. Preliminary estimates suggest that around 1.38 lakh hectares of agricultural land were affected, leading to crop losses worth approximately ₹829 crore. The Andhra Pradesh government’s report to the Centre estimated the total damages at around ₹5,244 crore.
The IMD added that the current weather system remains under close observation, and further updates regarding its path and intensity will be issued as the disturbance continues to evolve over the Bay of Bengal.