A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm, expected to cross the Andhra coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the morning of October 28 with winds up to 140 km/h. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert, while CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed 24/7 vigilance. Meanwhile, heavy rains and landslips are disrupting normal life across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and neighboring regions.
Updated - October 26, 2026 11:29 am IST