Indian Meteorological Department [IMD] reported a deep depression in the North Andaman sea and neighbouring southeast Bay of Bengal which could turn into a cyclone in the next 12 hours. Odisha is likely to get least affected by this cyclone while there is a threat for coastal Andhra.

The cyclone is to be named after Hudhud, the national bird of Israel, and is an official entry to the list of cyclone names contributed by Oman. However, the international agencies say that this depression could turn into a severe cyclone.

(AW: Vamshi)