# Update : Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Expected to Cross Coast Near Andhra Pradesh–Odisha

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/update-deep-depression-over-bay-of-bengal-expected-to-cross-coast-near-andhra-pradesh-odisha/
- Published: 2026-09-23T21:04:43+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

A **deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal**
is continuing to move west-northwestwards and is expected to cross the **north Andhra
Pradesh–south Odisha coast** later today, according to the latest Tropical Weather
Outlook issued by the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC), New Delhi.

The system moved westwards at around **5 km/h during the past six hours** and was
located at 0600 UTC on **23 September 2026** over the westcentral and adjoining 
northwest Bay of Bengal. It was positioned approximately **184 km northeast of Kalingapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh**, 120 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam, 150 km south-southeast
of Gopalpur and 340 km southwest of Puri.

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The weather system is very likely to continue moving west-northwestwards and cross
the **North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur**,
close to **Kalingapatnam**, as a deep depression between **3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.
m. UTC on 23 September**.

At present, the system has maximum sustained winds of around **55–65 km/h**, with
gusts reaching up to **75 km/h**. The estimated central pressure is around **995
hPa**.

### System Expected to Weaken After Landfall

Forecast guidance indicates that the system will gradually weaken after moving inland.
It is expected to remain a deep depression initially before weakening into a **depression
on 24 September** and further into a **well-marked low-pressure area by 26 September**.

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Sea conditions over the **westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal** remain
very rough, and strong winds are associated with the system.

Satellite imagery shows intense to very intense convection around the system, with
cloud activity extending across parts of the Bay of Bengal and neighbouring areas.

Meteorological guidance continues to show **high confidence** in the forecast track
and intensity of the system. However, there is some variation among numerical weather
models regarding its intensity before landfall.

The latest assessment indicates that the deep depression will continue moving west-
northwestwards and cross the **north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam
later on 23 September**.

Fishing communities and vessels operating in the affected sea areas are advised 
to closely follow official weather warnings and updates as the system approaches
the coast.

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