Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are under a severe storm warning as the India Meteorological Department has reported the occurrence of a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department, a depression in the eastern-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday and will reach the coasts of Andhra Pradesh between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department has predicted that wind speeds could reach a maximum of 115 to 125 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 140 kilometers per hour expected to occur on the morning of October 28. These weather conditions could cause significant damage, and local authorities have taken precautionary measures.
Schools and universities in five southern districts of Odisha close to Andhra Pradesh will be closed on October 28 and 29 due to the storm. This action has been taken to ensure the safety of students.
Impact on Travel and Important Events
The two-day visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha, scheduled for October 28 and 29, has been postponed to early November due to the impending storm. This change in schedule also reflects the seriousness of the weather situation and its impact on government plans.
In Hyderabad, hundreds formed a human chain demanding the cancellation of special reforms in electoral lists. These protests continue amid ongoing controversy over electoral reforms by the Election Commission of India.
Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi has also conducted all classes online due to recent clashes between protesting students and security forces. This decision was made to ensure the safety of students and is expected to continue until further notice.
Protests at the university began on October 12, with students demanding the reinstatement of the student union that was dissolved in 2006 due to intra-university violence. Tensions escalated on Saturday, with video reports showing clashes between students and security guards.
In another incident in Andhra Pradesh, five people died due to an explosion of explosives during road development work. This incident occurred in the village of Pinakota during a rock blasting operation to widen the road, and two vehicles were also destroyed in the explosion.
In Arunachal Pradesh, protesters against a proposed hydropower project expressed their dissatisfaction by setting fire to a police station and police vehicles. These protests followed police action using tear gas to disperse the protesters, and a journalist was also injured in the clashes.
