Kolkata, Oct. 25 -- A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is gradually gaining strength and may intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the coming days. According to IMD, the system is likely to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Visakhapatnam and Bapatla on the morning of October 28. While Bengal may escape the cyclone's direct impact, several districts are likely to experience rain and gusty winds.
The system over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a deep depression on Monday and may gain further strength becoming a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday.
Kolkata and adjoining coastal districts may receive light to moderate rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall is likely to increase in parts of south Bengal on October 28 and 29. South 24-Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram may experience heavy rain in isolated areas.
North Bengal is also likely to witness a change in weather conditions. Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar, among other districts, may receive light to moderate rain on October 29 and 30, with isolated heavy rainfall possible. Winds reaching 115-125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph, are likely along the Andhra Pradesh coast during landfall. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea from October 27 to 29 due to rough conditions.
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