Cyclonic system threatens Puducherry, Odisha; schools shut as weather worsens

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha on high alert as meteorological conditions deteriorate across the northeastern Indian Ocean. A depression currently active in the Bay of Bengal is projected to rapidly intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the coming days, posing a significant threat to coastal communities in the region.

According to IMD forecasts, the cyclonic system is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, accompanied by wind speeds of up to 140 kilometers per hour. The severe weather warning has prompted local authorities to take precautionary measures, with educational institutions across Puducherry and parts of Odisha announcing temporary closures. Heavy rainfall is already being reported in vulnerable areas as the system approaches.

The yellow alert, which indicates the potential for significant weather disruptions, has been issued as a precaution to enable timely evacuation and emergency preparedness measures. Coastal residents have been advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local disaster management authorities. The IMD is expected to issue further updates as the cyclonic system develops and approaches the coastline.