Cyclone Hamoon may hit Andhra Pradesh on October 23, here is all you need to know

According to the Amaravati unit of IMD, a well-marked low-pressure area, which materialised on October 21 in the southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal, is poised to evolve further and turn into a storm. The IMD forecasts that this system will move northwestward, intensifying into a depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal on either October 23 or 24. Subsequently, 'Hamoon' is projected to chart a course towards the north-northeast, targeting the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal. As it advances, it is expected to intensify even more.

The west-central Bay of Bengal runs parallel to the Andhra Pradesh coast, signaling the likelihood of light to heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh from October 23. While 'Hamoon' is still in its early stages, its path is currently taking it close to the Andhra coast.

Further, weather experts predict that this system could elevate into a cyclonic storm by October 24, according to private weather forecast service Skymet.

Although these twin cyclones are anticipated to form, they will maintain a significant distance from each other, spanning over 2500 kms. As a result, they are expected to follow separate tracks independently.

While these cyclones may cause slight weather changes in Chennai and the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, their overall impact on the weather in India is projected to be relatively minor. As they move away, the conditions in these regions are likely to stabilize.