Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and is likely to develop into Cyclone Arnab by Monday morning before strengthening further.

The system is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Visakhapatnam and Bapatla around the forenoon of October 28, with wind speeds likely to reach 115-125 kmph.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for heavy rainfall in 11 districts of Andhra Pradesh, five in Odisha, four in Chhattisgarh and four in Telangana.

Although Andhra Pradesh is likely to bear the direct impact, parts of Odisha may also experience heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions as the system moves towards the eastern coast.

The depression over the Bay ...