Bhubaneswar: The depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal has moved nearly westwards at a speed of 10 kmph over the past six hours. It is currently situated approximately 60 km southwest of Puri, 70 km east of Gopalpur, 180 km northeast of Kalingapatnam, and 190 km southeast of Phulbani, informed the India Meteorological Department.
The IMD has forecast that the depression is likely to continue moving nearly westwards and cross the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puri and Kalingapatnam, close to Gopalpur, by September 27, 2025 morning.
“As of 2330 hours IST on September 26, 2025, the depression was centered over the northwest Bay of Bengal, close to the South Odisha coast. The system was located near latitude 19.3°N and longitude 85.5°E”, read the IMD update on depression.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
