QUICK TAKE | Seven Things to Know About the Cyclone Threat to Andhra Pradesh’s Coast

1. What has happened?

A Bay of Bengal depression intensified into a deep depression, according to IMD’s update on November 1. It was moving west-northwestwards towards India’s eastern coast.

2. Where was it?

The system was over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, about 700 km east-southeast of Chennai and 770 km southeast of Machilipatnam.

3. How much stronger could it become?

IMD forecast further intensification into a cyclonic storm, followed by a severe cyclonic storm on November 2.

4. Where and when could it make landfall?

Between Nellore and Narsapur on the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of November 3. The projected track and timing remain subject to subsequent weather updates.

5. How strong could the winds be?

IMD forecast winds of 100–110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, at landfall. The system’s reported movement of 23 kmph describes its travel speed, rather than wind intensity.

6. What is happening in Odisha?

Separately, 12 people remained missing after a rain-triggered landslide at Gidipabali in Ganjam district following Cyclone Arnab. More than 140 personnel were engaged in rescue operations. This is the aftermath of the earlier cyclone.

7. Are educational institutions closed?

Ganjam authorities have ordered Anganwadi centres, schools, colleges, technical institutions and universities closed until November 3. Teachers and staff must report for duty. The closure concerns Ganjam, not every district along the threatened coastline.