Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into ‘Cyclone Senyar’ over next 24 hours

According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy rains, strong winds and and rough sea conditions are expected in the region. “Avoid sea travel, secure essentials, follow official updates & move to safe shelters if required,” the IMD said in a weather warning on Monday.

“On November 24, there was a well-marked low-pressure area over Malaysia and the Strait of Malacca. Over the following 24 hours, it is most expected to deepen into a depression over the South Andaman SeaSeaSea. Thus, the South Andaman Sea, the Strait of Malacca and coastal Malaysia are likely to see heavy rains, strong gusts, and choppy seas,” the IMD said in a statement.

The IMD also said that a low-pressure area was likely to form over Comorin and adjoining areas of southwest Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka on Tuesday.