Sri Vijaya Puram, October 25: The Directorate of Disaster Management, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has advised the general public to remain alert and take necessary precautions in view of the prevailing weather system over the Bay of Bengal, as per the press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today.
According to IMD, a depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, located approximately 440 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman Islands) at 0830 hours IST today, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm tomorrow, a severe cyclonic storm on October 27 and a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28, while moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Sea conditions are expected to remain rough to very rough along and off the Andaman Islands, with gradual improvement thereafter.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal and along and off the Andaman Islands until tomorrow.
The general public has been advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms and lightning, not to take shelter under trees or near electric poles, and to avoid tourism, recreational and onshore/offshore activities in accordance with official advisories and prevailing weather conditions.
All residents, particularly those living in low-lying and coastal areas, are urged to remain vigilant and extend cooperation to the Administration in ensuring public safety.
For further updates, the public may follow the official advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department and the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration.
