UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, consider: 1. It was expected to intensify through depression and deep-depression stages before becoming a cyclonic storm. 2. The likely crossing zone was the southern Odisha–northern Andhra Pradesh coast. 3. Fishermen were advised to return to the coast. Which statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are correct according to the report. The system was forecast to progress from low pressure to depression, deep depression and then a cyclonic storm. Its possible landfall lay along the southern Odisha–northern Andhra coast, and fishermen were told to return. The exact landfall point remained uncertain.

Topics: bay of bengal weather system, geography, indian monsoon and cyclones, odisha-andhra pradesh coast