New Andaman Sea Low Pressure Threatens Andhra

A fresh low-pressure system has formed over the south Andaman Sea, just a day after Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the developing weather system could affect Andhra Pradesh, bringing another spell of heavy rainfall as coastal districts recover from the cyclone’s impact.

New Andaman Sea Low-Pressure System May Intensify

According to the IMD’s Amaravati centre, the low-pressure area developed around 5.30 am on Thursday, October 29, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation.

The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area by October 30.

Meteorologists forecast that it could intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal by October 31.

Officials are monitoring whether the system will strengthen further. No new cyclone formation or landfall has been confirmed.

Andhra Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain From November 1

The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 1, 2 and 3.

The forecast raises concerns as urban local body elections are scheduled for November 1. The State Election Commission has decided to proceed with polling as planned.

Authorities are monitoring the developing weather conditions and their possible impact on coastal districts.

Cyclone Arnab Weakens as Odisha Reports Extreme Rain

Meanwhile, Cyclone Arnab weakened into a depression after moving inland towards Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

At 8.30 am on Thursday, the system was located approximately 40 kilometres north-northwest of Jagdalpur and was expected to weaken further.

South Odisha recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall, with Patrapur in Ganjam district receiving 546 mm, followed by Sorada with 503 mm.

Water released from the Baghalati dam also caused flooding in Ichchapuram and nearby Andhra Pradesh villages.