Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get heavy rain for next 2-3 days

The low-pressure area formed over south-east Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea is moving ahead north-west and likely to transform into a storm cyclone by 21st March. Thereafter, it is likely to reach north-east to Bangladesh and North Myanmar coast around 22nd March. In Andaman and Nicobar islands heavy rain and gusty winds are predicted for the next two to three days. Wind speed is likely to go upto 90 kmph. Rough sea condition estimated. Meanwhile, light rainfall was observed in Port Blair yesterday.

Taking precautionary measures, all tourism activities in A&N Islands remain suspended till 22nd March from today onwards. All schools remain closed today.

In view of



forming a cyclone, Chief Secretary Jitendra Narain took a review meeting and directed all line departments to be on high alert and ensure proper arrangements were in place to handle any emergency situation. The Chief Secretary also directed to keep a strict vigil over the situation. Emergency helpline numbers have been issued. Shipping services may also be disrupted.

Meanwhile, five additional teams of NDRF deployed in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. For Search and Rescue operation 25 personnel deployed in Car Nicobar. One team has been sent to Rangat and Diglipur each. One NDRF team was stationed in Little Andaman while another two teams presented in Port Blair.