IMD update: Third cyclone on trot developing over Bay by Monday

Published 14 Nov 2026, 17:22 IST

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Days after Murasu, a third cyclone is forming over the Bay of Bengal. A well‑marked low‑pressure area is expected to move northwestward and could become a depression by Sunday, and if it further intensifies into a cyclonic storm it may be named ‘Akvan’. The system could reach severe cyclonic storm strength by November 18, according to the Deccan Chronicle. The exact landfall location for Akvan remains uncertain.

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If the forecasts hold, this would be the third cyclone over the Bay of Bengal in quick succession during ongoing North-East monsoon season after severe cyclones Arnab and Murasu late last month

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First reported by The Federal at 10:44 UTC on 14 Nov.

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 16:14 IST

Cyclone Akvan: Third cyclone in a month brewing over Bay of Bengal

The well-marked low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, with weather models suggesting a possible movement towards north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha

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The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 14 Nov 2026, 17:22 IST

IMD update: Third cyclone on trot developing over Bay by Monday

If the forecasts hold, this would be the third cyclone over the Bay of Bengal in quick succession during ongoing North-East monsoon season after severe cyclones Arnab and Murasu late last month

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 14 Nov 2026, 18:41 IST

Odisha: Bay System May Intensify Into Severe Cyclonic Storm by November 18

If the low-pressure develops into a cyclone, it will be named 'Akvan'.

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 19:18 IST

Days after Murasu, third cyclone brews over Bay of Bengal; 'Akvan' landfall location remains uncertain

Chennai: Yet another cyclone seems to be brewing in the Bay of Bengal with a well-marked low-pressure area very likely to move northwestward and intensify into a Depression by Sunday. If the Depression intensifies further into a cyclonic storm, this will be the third cyclone (likely to be named…

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