Cyclonic Circulation Over BoB Becomes More Concentrated; Low Pressure Likely During Next 24 Hours

The cyclonic circulation over the middle Andaman Sea has increased since Saturday, becoming more concentrated today.

A low pressure region is expected to form over the east central Bay of Bengal and the surrounding north Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours, according to weather officials.

“Yesterday’s cyclonic circulation the now lies over the north Andaman Sea & neighbourhood. Under its influence, a LowPressure area is likely to form over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea during next 24 hours,” weather expert Umashankar Dash said.

Thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further into a depression around October 23, he added.

In the last 24 hours, clouds associated with cyclonic circulation in the middle Andaman Sea have grown in comparison to yesterday, as has the rotational wind speed. It suggests that the cyclonic circulation has grown more intense, Dash explained.