A depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, threatening the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with high winds.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that a depression forming over the Bay of Bengal could develop into a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall along the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 140 km/h, prompting authorities to prepare for potential impacts.
Separately, India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the ruling BJP of 'vote theft' and called for a rally in Delhi on November 1, citing concerns over the revision of electoral rolls. The proposed rally, titled 'Save the Vote, Save the Country,' is planned to take place at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. Gandhi urged various groups, including students, farmers, workers, women, and traders, to participate. The protests have grown amid allegations that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could disenfranchise eligible voters and benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP. Various organizations, including the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are protesting the revision, which has so far purged over 130 million names from the country's draft electoral rolls.
Why it matters
The storm's potential intensity may strain emergency preparedness and evacuation efforts in coastal areas.
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What to watch
Watch whether the weather department issues updated storm warnings as the depression intensifies.
This section reflects Dumpling editorial interpretation and is provided for context only.