Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal, Fishermen Warned Against Venturing Into Sea

A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of West Bengal and north Odisha under the influence of a surface circulation, the Andhra Pradesh weather authorities said.

The system is likely to strengthen further over the next 24 hours and move in a northwesterly direction, potentially bringing stronger winds and increased rainfall activity to parts of the eastern coast.

Under its influence, gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, occasionally reaching 60 kmph, are expected over the northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal, along with coastal areas of West Bengal, Bangladesh, Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh from August 16 to 18.

With sea conditions likely to remain rough to highly disturbed, fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal and along the Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal coasts during this period.

The weather system could also trigger heavy rainfall in parts of eastern India, particularly as the southwest monsoon remains active and the low-pressure area develops and moves towards the coast.

Coastal residents have been advised to remain alert and closely follow local administration advisories and weather warnings. Authorities are continuously monitoring the system, including changes in its movement, rainfall intensity and wind speeds.

People living in vulnerable coastal areas have also been urged to take necessary precautions and avoid unnecessary exposure to potentially hazardous weather and sea conditions.