IMD expects a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal to strengthen in stages into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27, with rain likely over Tamil Nadu.

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• The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27.
• The system lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and has remained nearly stationary after moving slowly west-northwest.
• IMD expects it to become a depression over the southeast and adjoining central Bay by October 25.
• It is forecast to strengthen into a deep depression by October 26.
• The cyclonic storm stage is expected over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 27.
• Tamil Nadu is likely to receive rainfall over the next two to three days as the northeast monsoon season remains active.
• Coastal residents and authorities have been advised to stay updated on forecasts and take precautions.

Tags: BayOfBengal, CyclonicStorm, IMD