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Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea: Key Developments and Impact – 2nd October 2025

&Tab;&Tab;<div data-elementor-type&equals;"wp-post" data-elementor-id&equals;"178" class&equals;"elementor elementor-178">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-58546fcd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent" data-id&equals;"58546fcd" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"container">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"e-con-inner">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-55fe47c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id&equals;"55fe47c8" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"widget" data-widget&lowbar;type&equals;"text-editor&period;default">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;<p>The tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean&comma; particularly in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea&comma; are some of the most significant weather events that impact the coastal regions of India&comma; Bangladesh&comma; and surrounding areas&period; These storms bring heavy rainfall&comma; high winds&comma; and severe sea conditions&comma; leading to widespread disruptions&period; On 2nd October 2025&comma; the India Meteorological Department &lpar;IMD&rpar; issued a special tropical weather outlook for both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea&period; This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the ongoing cyclonic disturbances in these regions&comma; their impact&comma; and the key preparedness measures based on the IMD&&num;8217&semi;s latest update&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img class&equals;"wp-image-179" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;Screenshot-2025-10-02-190909&period;png" alt&equals;"" &sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Cyclonic Activity in the Bay of Bengal&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>As per the IMD&comma; a Deep Depression has developed over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal&period; This disturbance has been moving north-northwestwards at a speed of 18 km&sol;h and is currently located at approximately latitude 18&period;6°N and longitude 85&period;3°E&comma; close to the Odisha coastline&period; The system is expected to continue moving in the same direction and is likely to make landfall along the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh near Gopalpur between 12&colon;00-15&colon;00 UTC on 2nd October&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Key Details&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Location at 0600 UTC on 2nd October 2025&colon;<&sol;strong> 18&period;6°N&comma; 85&period;3°E<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Maximum Sustained Wind Speed&colon;<&sol;strong> 55-65 km&sol;h&comma; gusting to 75 km&sol;h<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Sea Condition&colon;<&sol;strong> Very rough to rough conditions are expected over the affected areas&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p> <&sol;p>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-82bda06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video" data-id&equals;"82bda06" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"widget" data-settings&equals;"&lbrace;&quot&semi;video&lowbar;type&quot&semi;&colon;&quot&semi;hosted&quot&semi;&comma;&quot&semi;controls&quot&semi;&colon;&quot&semi;yes&quot&semi;&rcub;" data-widget&lowbar;type&equals;"video&period;default">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<video class&equals;"elementor-video" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;imdvideo&period;mp4" controls&equals;"" preload&equals;"metadata" controlsList&equals;"nodownload"><&sol;video>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-ecfe4c1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent" data-id&equals;"ecfe4c1" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"container">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"e-con-inner">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-50591a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id&equals;"50591a3" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"widget" data-widget&lowbar;type&equals;"text-editor&period;default">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<p data-start&equals;"1583" data-end&equals;"1626"><img class&equals;"alignnone size-medium wp-image-181" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;Screenshot-2025-10-02-192205-235x300&period;png" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"235" height&equals;"300" &sol;><img class&equals;"alignnone size-medium wp-image-182" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;Screenshot-2025-10-02-192226-206x300&period;png" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"206" height&equals;"300" &sol;><strong data-start&equals;"1583" data-end&equals;"1626">Impact of the Bay of Bengal Cyclone&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"1583" data-end&equals;"1626"><strong data-start&equals;"1630" data-end&equals;"1658">Wind and Sea Conditions&colon;<&sol;strong> As the Deep Depression continues its path north-northwest&comma; squally winds reaching 55-65 km&sol;h gusting to 75 km&sol;h are expected to affect the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal&comma; as well as the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh&comma; Odisha&comma; and West Bengal&period; The sea conditions will remain rough to very rough until 3rd October&comma; making it hazardous for maritime activities&comma; including fishing operations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"1583" data-end&equals;"1626"><strong data-start&equals;"2065" data-end&equals;"2088">Fishermen Warnings&colon;<&sol;strong> Fishermen are strongly advised against venturing into the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha until 3rd October&period; The rough seas can pose serious risks to small boats and fishing vessels&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"1583" data-end&equals;"1626"><strong data-start&equals;"2338" data-end&equals;"2358">Coastal Effects&colon;<&sol;strong> The cyclone&&num;8217&semi;s landfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh could lead to localized flooding&comma; coastal erosion&comma; and infrastructure damage due to strong winds and heavy rainfall&period; Areas like Gopalpur&comma; Puri&comma; and Visakhapatnam are expected to experience intense weather conditions&period; The system is likely to weaken as it moves inland&comma; but the initial impact could be significant for coastal communities&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"2754" data-end&equals;"2784"><strong data-start&equals;"2754" data-end&equals;"2784">Forecast and Intensity&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"2786" data-end&equals;"3146">Based on the current forecast from the IMD&comma; the system is expected to weaken after its landfall&period; By 3rd October&comma; the system is forecasted to downgrade to a depression with wind speeds reducing to 40-50 km&sol;h gusting to 60 km&sol;h&period; However&comma; it is important to monitor any changes in the intensity as cyclonic disturbances can often intensify or weaken unexpectedly&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"><strong data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167">Forecast Track&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"><strong data-start&equals;"3170" data-end&equals;"3194">02&period;10&period;25 &lpar;0600 UTC&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 18&period;6°N&comma; 85&period;3°E<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"><strong data-start&equals;"3212" data-end&equals;"3236">02&period;10&period;25 &lpar;1200 UTC&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 19&period;2°N&comma; 85&period;1°E<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"><strong data-start&equals;"3254" data-end&equals;"3278">03&period;10&period;25 &lpar;0000 UTC&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 20&period;4°N&comma; 84&period;7°E<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"><strong data-start&equals;"3296" data-end&equals;"3320">03&period;10&period;25 &lpar;1800 UTC&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 22&period;2°N&comma; 84&period;0°E<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3342" data-end&equals;"3389"><strong data-start&equals;"3342" data-end&equals;"3389">Cyclonic Disturbance in the Arabian Sea<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3391" data-end&equals;"3792">In the Arabian Sea&comma; another depression has formed over the northeastern region&comma; located near 20&period;8°N and 67&period;9°E&period; This system is currently stationary but is expected to move southwestwards towards the central Arabian Sea over the next three days&period; The depression has a central pressure of 1001 hPa and is characterized by scattered to broken low and medium clouds&comma; with embedded convection in the region&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3794" data-end&equals;"3810"><strong data-start&equals;"3794" data-end&equals;"3810">Key Details&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3794" data-end&equals;"3810"><strong data-start&equals;"3813" data-end&equals;"3858">Location at 0600 UTC on 2nd October 2025&colon;<&sol;strong> 20&period;8°N&comma; 67&period;9°E<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3794" data-end&equals;"3810"><strong data-start&equals;"3876" data-end&equals;"3909">Maximum Sustained Wind Speed&colon;<&sol;strong> 40-50 km&sol;h gusting to 60 km&sol;h<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3794" data-end&equals;"3810"><strong data-start&equals;"3942" data-end&equals;"3960">Sea Condition&colon;<&sol;strong> Very rough to rough conditions are anticipated over the northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the northwest Arabian Sea and along the North Gujarat coast&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<hr data-start&equals;"4124" data-end&equals;"4127" &sol;>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173"><strong data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173">Impact of the Arabian Sea Depression&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173"><strong data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173"> <&sol;strong><strong data-start&equals;"4177" data-end&equals;"4205">Wind and Sea Conditions&colon;<&sol;strong> The depression is expected to bring squally winds of 40-50 km&sol;h gusting to 60 km&sol;h to the northeast Arabian Sea and the north Gujarat coastline&period; As the system moves southwestward&comma; wind speeds will gradually decrease&comma; but the sea conditions will remain rough to very rough along the North Gujarat coast and parts of the central Arabian Sea&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173"><strong data-start&equals;"4549" data-end&equals;"4572">Fishermen Warnings&colon;<&sol;strong> Fishermen are advised not to venture into the northeast Arabian Sea&comma; especially along the Gujarat coast&comma; until 3rd October&period; With rough seas expected in the region&comma; it is essential for maritime workers to exercise caution and avoid open sea travel during this period&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"4129" data-end&equals;"4173"><strong data-start&equals;"4843" data-end&equals;"4863">Coastal Effects&colon;<&sol;strong> The depression over the Arabian Sea could cause localized impacts along the western coastline of India&comma; particularly in Gujarat&period; The rough seas&comma; coupled with squally winds&comma; may lead to coastal flooding and erosion in some areas&comma; especially near Kutch and Saurashtra&period; The system is expected to weaken gradually but could still bring some adverse weather conditions in the coming days&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<hr data-start&equals;"5249" data-end&equals;"5252" &sol;>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311"><strong data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311">Key Preparedness Measures for Coastal Communities&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311"><strong data-start&equals;"5315" data-end&equals;"5342">Evacuation and Shelter&colon;<&sol;strong> Coastal communities in Odisha&comma; Andhra Pradesh&comma; Gujarat&comma; and Maharashtra should be prepared for potential evacuation if necessary&period; Emergency shelters should be equipped to accommodate displaced populations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311"><strong data-start&equals;"5552" data-end&equals;"5585">Strengthening Infrastructure&colon;<&sol;strong> It is essential to ensure that buildings&comma; roads&comma; and bridges are built to withstand high winds and heavy rains&period; Coastal barriers&comma; such as seawalls and embankments&comma; should be reinforced to protect vulnerable infrastructure&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311"><strong data-start&equals;"5812" data-end&equals;"5835">Coastal Management&colon;<&sol;strong> Ensuring proper coastal management&comma; including the restoration of mangroves and other natural barriers&comma; can help mitigate the impact of storm surges and flooding&period; These natural buffers are vital in reducing coastal erosion and protecting the environment&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"5254" data-end&equals;"5311"><strong data-start&equals;"6093" data-end&equals;"6132">Public Awareness and Communication&colon;<&sol;strong> Governments should disseminate regular updates through media channels&comma; mobile apps&comma; and emergency broadcasting systems to keep people informed about the cyclonic developments and safety protocols&period; Public awareness campaigns can help people understand the risks associated with cyclones and take appropriate action in case of an emergency&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<hr data-start&equals;"6473" data-end&equals;"6476" &sol;>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"6478" data-end&equals;"6528"><strong data-start&equals;"6478" data-end&equals;"6528">Long-Term Impact of Cyclones in the Region&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"3148" data-end&equals;"3167"> <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"6530" data-end&equals;"7146">Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea have long-term impacts on the affected regions&period; Apart from the immediate destruction caused by strong winds&comma; heavy rainfall&comma; and storm surges&comma; these systems can also lead to significant economic losses&comma; especially in agriculture and fisheries&period; Moreover&comma; coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure can disrupt the livelihoods of millions of people&period; In the coming years&comma; as climate change continues to impact weather patterns&comma; the intensity and frequency of cyclones may increase&comma; making it even more critical to implement effective preparedness and mitigation measures&period;<&sol;p>&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<div class&equals;"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1f7fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id&equals;"2a1f7fc" data-element&lowbar;type&equals;"widget" data-widget&lowbar;type&equals;"image&period;default">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<img width&equals;"444" height&equals;"488" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;Screenshot-2025-10-02-192247&period;png" class&equals;"attachment-large size-large wp-image-183" alt&equals;"Screenshot 2025-10-02 192247" srcset&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theearthcurrent&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;10&sol;Screenshot-2025-10-02-192247&period;png 444w&comma; 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Arabian Sea depression&comma; 02 October 2025&comma; IMD cyclone report&comma; cyclone preparedness India&comma; fishermen warnings&comma; coastal communities cyclone safety&comma; India tropical cyclones&comma; cyclone warning systems&comma; Bay of Bengal depression 2025&comma; Arabian Sea storm October 2025&period;&comma;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"8153" data-end&equals;"8168"><strong data-start&equals;"8153" data-end&equals;"8168">References&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"8153" data-end&equals;"8168">India Meteorological Department &lpar;IMD&rpar; &&num;8211&semi; <em data-start&equals;"8211" data-end&equals;"8245">Special Tropical Weather Outlook<&sol;em> for 2nd October 2025&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p data-start&equals;"8153" data-end&equals;"8168">The Earth Current&period; &lpar;2025&rpar;&period; <em data-start&equals;"8297" data-end&equals;"8373">Cyclone Activity in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea&colon; A Detailed Analysis<&sol;em>&period;<&sol;p>&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;

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