A low-pressure system has developed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal as of 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, influenced by an active upper-air cyclonic circulation in the area. The India Meteorological Department has indicated that this weather system is likely to enhance atmospheric activity, leading to significant wind and sea state warnings for the eastern and east-central coastal regions.
Squally conditions are expected, with wind speeds reaching 40 to 50 km/h, and gusts potentially hitting 60 km/h. This adverse weather is anticipated to severely affect areas along the coasts of West Bengal, Odisha, and North Andhra Pradesh through August 24. The sea is predicted to be rough to very rough, prompting officials to caution against hazardous swells and turbulent waters in the coming 48 hours.
In light of these dangerous maritime conditions, the weather bureau has implemented a total prohibition on workers at sea. Fishermen are strongly advised to refrain from venturing into the Northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, particularly along the coasts of West Bengal, Odisha, and North Andhra Pradesh until August 24. Port authorities and disaster management teams along the eastern coastline are on high alert as they closely monitor the situation.
