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Clouds build over Visakhapatnam as coastal Andhra Pradesh braces for a cyclonic system forming in the Bay of Bengal. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak

The cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. It is likely to be the second highest in terms of intensity. Last year’s Montha was classified as a ‘severe cyclonic storm’.

The maximum sustained wind speed associated with a very severe cyclonic storm is likely to be between 118 km per hour and 221 km per hour. The severe cyclonic storm will make landfall between the northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts on the morning of October 28.

The Odisha Government on Saturday (October 24, 2026) activated its disaster response and mitigation machinery. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the State’s preparedness and directed officials to prioritise public safety, evacuation and emergency response, stressing a zero-casualty objective.

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October 25, 2026 06:55
Andhra Pradesh braces for very severe cyclonic storm; landfall likely between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28
The cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. It is likely to be the second highest in terms of intensity. Last year’s Montha was classified as a ‘severe cyclonic storm’.
The maximum sustained wind speed associated with a very severe cyclonic storm is likely to be between 118 km per hour and 221 km per hour. During Montha, the wind speed recorded at Machilipatnam was 65 kmph, while the wind speed this time may go up to 130 kmph, weather experts said.
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Andhra Pradesh braces for very severe cyclonic storm; landfall likely between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28
Very severe cyclonic storm expected to hit Andhra Pradesh between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Oct 28, with red alerts for 13 districts and 130 kmph winds.