New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a low-pressure area formed over the Strait of Malacca and adjoining the South Andaman Sea on November 22, which is likely to intensify into a depression around November 24, 2025.

In the wake of a possible cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD issued a heavy rainfall alert in some states and Union territories.

According to a press note released on Saturday, "Heavy rainfall likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during November 22nd - 27th with very heavy rainfall on 24th & 25th November."

The IMD also said, "Heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu during 22nd -25th; over Kerala & Mahe during 22nd- 26th; over Lakshadweep on 22nd & 23rd; over Rayalaseema on...