A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could bring strong winds, rough seas and unsettled weather conditions to parts of the region from November 14, 2026, according to the latest weather guidance bulletin.
Strong winds and rough seas, particularly for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Southeast Bay of Bengal.
Low-Pressure Area Expected to Develop
According to the latest forecast, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. The system is expected to move northwestwards and may become a well-marked low-pressure area within the following 24 hours.
Under the influence of this developing weather system, squally weather conditions are likely over the Andaman Sea and Southeast Bay of Bengal on November 14 and 15.
Wind speeds are expected to reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially increasing up to 60 kmph. Sea conditions in these areas are also forecast to become rough to very rough during this period.
Fishermen and Naval Communities Advised to Be Vigilant
Fishermen and naval communities, particularly those operating multi-day fishing vessels in the Southeast Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, have been advised not to venture into these sea areas on November 14 and 15 due to the expected rough weather conditions.
The bulletin also highlights the possibility of further development of the weather system. The probability of cyclogenesis, or the formation of a depression, is forecast to increase during the 144–168-hour period.
Other Weather Conditions
Scattered to broken cloud cover with embedded intense convection is expected over the Northeast Bay of Bengal, Central and South Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Arakan Coast, Gulf of Martaban and Tenasserim Coast.
Meanwhile, an upper-air cyclonic circulation is prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and surrounding areas. Cloudy conditions with showers are also expected over parts of the Arabian Sea and surrounding regions.
Fishermen, naval personnel and coastal communities are urged to closely monitor official weather forecasts and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology as the system develops.
