IMD bulletin: system to become cyclonic storm by 1 Nov, severe cyclonic storm likely to reach south Andhra Pradesh coast by 3 Nov
IMD projects rapid intensification to severe cyclonic storm and likely reach near south Andhra Pradesh by early 3 Nov; APSDMA public pages reference IMD Bulletin No.6.
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At a glance
On 1 November 2026 the India Meteorological Department issued Bulletin No.6 stating the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to become a cyclonic storm by midnight of 1 November, to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on 2 November, and to reach the south Andhra Pradesh coast by early 3 November with forecast winds of 100–110 km/h and gusts to 120 km/h between Nellore and Narsapur. Andhra Pradesh’s disaster management site lists the IMD track and Bulletin No.6, showing the state system is displaying the IMD bulletin reference.
- IMD projects rapid intensification to severe cyclonic storm and likely reach near south Andhra Pradesh by early 3 Nov; APSDMA public pages reference IMD Bulletin No.6.
CHRONOS Wire · November 1 · Alert 4
What happened
The India Meteorological Department says a system in the southeast Bay of Bengal will become a cyclonic storm by midnight of 1 November, intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on 2 November, and is likely to reach the south Andhra Pradesh coast by early 3 November with winds of 100–110 km/h and gusts to 120 km/h.
Why it matters
IMD projects intensification to severe cyclonic storm strength within 24–48 hours and likely reach near south Andhra Pradesh by early 3 Nov, reducing lead time for local response and monitoring.
CHRONOS Bottom Line
IMD forecasts rapid intensification to severe cyclonic storm strength with likely reach near the south Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of 3 November, bringing risk of strong winds and heavy rain to coastal districts between Nellore and Narsapur.
Full detail
What changed
IMD Bulletin No.6 (01 Nov) upgraded the forecast, stating the system is very likely to become a Cyclonic Storm by midnight of 1 November, intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm on 2 November, and very likely to reach near the south Andhra Pradesh coast by early hours of 3 November with forecast winds of 100–110 kmph and gusts to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narsapur.
What is genuinely new
IMD Bulletin No.6 on 1 Nov upgraded the system forecast to Cyclonic Storm by midnight of 1 Nov and to Severe Cyclonic Storm on 2 Nov, and said it is very likely to reach near south Andhra Pradesh coast by early 3 Nov with 100–110 kmph winds and gusts to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narsapur.
Detailed analysis
IMD Bulletin No.6 issued on 1 Nov states the system is very likely to become a Cyclonic Storm by midnight of 1 November, intensify to a Severe Cyclonic Storm on 2 November, and is very likely to reach near the south Andhra Pradesh coast by early 3 November with forecast winds of 100–110 km/h and gusts to 120 km/h between Nellore and Narsapur. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority page lists IMD track Bulletin No.6 and an observation entry, indicating the state information system is posting the IMD track rather than providing an independent forecast.
U.S. Impact
U.S. Impact assessment pending.