Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:13pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Authorities in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have stepped up preparations as a developing storm over the Bay of Bengal threatens coastal areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the system to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Winds may reach 115–125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph. Odisha has deployed around 60 ODRAF teams, 17 NDRF teams and 225 fire service teams. Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in 5 districts will remain closed on October 28 and 29. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore.
