Alert in Bay of Bengal: Will the Cyclone Midhili Get to Form?

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving towards north-northeast, maintaining a safe distance from the Indian coastline.

Favorable conditions may lead to marginal strengthening over the next 24 hours, with the potential to become a cyclonic storm, named 'Midhili.'

Despite moderate vertical wind shear, proximity to land may hinder rapid intensification.

The deep depression is forecasted to steer northeastward, parallel to the Odisha and West Bengal coastlines, ruling out a land crossing. The coastline is likely to avoid the storm's extreme impact.

The system may intensify into a weak storm, bringing winds of 65-70kmh, gusting up to 80kmh.

Coastal areas in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal may experience squally weather and moderate to heavy showers, while Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Medinipur are expected to remain relatively safe.

The storm is anticipated to cross the Bangladesh coast between Mongla and Kalapara late tomorrow or early morning. Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Southeast Assam face the risk of heavy rains from November 16th to 18th, peaking on the 17th.