1. IMD has upgraded the depression over the Bay of Bengal to a very severe cyclonic storm, predicting it will sweep across the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coastlines on Wednesday evening. 2. Wind speeds are projected to reach 115–125 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h, posing a serious threat to coastal infrastructure and communities. 3. Authorities in West Bengal are monitoring the storm closely, urging residents to follow safety guidelines and prepare emergency supplies. 4. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall and high waves, potentially causing flooding and damage similar or worse than last year’s Montha cyclone.
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Cyclone VSS Set to Cross Andhra Pradesh Coast, Threatening Kolkata Region
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a depression over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm (VSS). Expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coastlines around 10 pm on Wednesday, the system will bring sustained winds of 115–125 km/h with gusts up to 140 km/h. Residents in coastal West Bengal, especially Kolkata, are urged to prepare for potential damage and seek shelter.
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