According to IMD s forecast, a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around 6 May 2023. Scroll down for all the latest updates.
Weather systems very close to the equator do not intensify much. However, favourable sea conditions, at times, give a push and take these disturbances to the stage of depression and deep depression. Additional trigger is required to upgrade to a storm.
Atmospheric and Oceanic indicators are aligned in tandem to support, established La Nina conditions. The negative Indian Ocean Dipole event continues. The first cyclonic storm of the post-monsoon season waits in the wings to strike Ganges Delta.