Bay of Bengal

Northeastern part of the Indian Ocean

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The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, bounded on the west and northwest by India, on the north by Bangladesh, and on the east by Myanmar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its southern limit is a line between Sangaman Kanda, Sri Lanka and the north westernmost point of Sumatra (Indonesia). It is the largest water region called a bay in the world. There are countries dependent on the Bay of Bengal in South Asia and Southeast Asia. In ancient India, Bay of Bengal was known as Kalinga Sagar. Later during the British India, it came forth as the Bay of Bengal after the historic Bengal region, as the Port of Kolkata served as the gateway to the Crown rule in India. Cox's Bazar, the longest sea beach in the world and Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest and the natural habitat of the Bengal tiger, are located along the bay.

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Cyclone Nivar crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; CMs visit affected areas Slammed by the severe cyclonic storm Nivar early Thursday, Tamil Nadu is likely to receive another spell of very heavy rainfall as a fresh low pressure area is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:12Published 6 days ago

Watch: BrahMos missile hits target over 250 km with 'pinpoint accuracy' The Indian Army on November 25 successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile in the Bay of Bengal. The missile, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, hit the designated target at.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:04Published 1 week ago

Watch: Sea rough in Puducherry as cyclonic storm Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu coast Ahead of severe cyclonic storm Nivar, sea rough in Puducherry coast observed on November 25. The severe cyclonic storm Nivar over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-north-westwards with a speed of 6.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:23Published 1 week ago

Cyclone Nivar: Rain lashes parts of Chennai Rain lashed in parts of Chennai on November 25. Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram later this evening. Meenambakkam is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Puducherry brace for cyclone Nivar A senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officer said while 12 teams have been pre-deployed, 18 are on standby in these states and the Union Territory of Puducherry. With the depression over.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:43Published 1 week ago

Watch: Cross deck landing performed during phase 2 of Malabar Exercise 2020 Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the American aircraft carrier USS Nimitz along with other Indian, American, Australian and Japanese warships are currently carrying out 'Malabar-2020'.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Warships of QUAD countries in Western Indian Ocean for Malabar Exercise 2020 Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the American aircraft carrier USS Nimitz along with other Indian, American, Australian and Japanese warships are currently carrying out 'Malabar-2020'.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: India, US, Japan and Australia come together for Malabar 2020 Naval Exercise Phase 1 of the 24th edition of Naval Exercise Malabar 2020 is underway in the Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy, United States Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, and Royal Australian Navy are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published on November 6, 2020

Watch: INS Shakti replenishes American, Japanese warships during ongoing Malabar-2020 exercise Indian Navy warship INS Shakti replenished American and Japanese warships during the ongoing Malabar-2020 exercise in the Bay of Bengal. India has a logistics support agreement with all the three other.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on November 5, 2020

'Quad' alliance starts 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal India along with US, Japan and Australia started the 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal. Navies of all four countries carried out anti-submarine warfare operations and naval maneuver at sea... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published on November 4, 2020

Watch: Ships carrying out anti submarine warfare ops, cross deck landings in Bay of Bengal As part of 24th Malabar naval exercise, ships carrying out anti-submarine warfare operations, crossed deck landings and seamanship manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal on November 03. Navies of India,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:06Published on November 3, 2020

Watch: Anti-ship missile fired by INS Kora hits target with precise accuracy The Indian Navy on Friday successfully test fired an anti-ship missile from its guided missile corvette INS Kora in the Bay of Bengal as part of a drill that reflected its combat readiness in the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:03Published on October 30, 2020

Watch: Coast Guard warns fishermen in Bay of Bengal after low pressure develops Indian Coast Guard warns fishermen and merchant vessels in West Central Bay of Bengal on Thursday. ICG asked vessels and fishermen to return to harbor as soon as possible as a low-pressure area is.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:17Published on October 22, 2020

Hyderabad rains: IMD issues orange alert India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert in Hyderabad, as the city continue to witness heavy rainfall. "Yesterday night, Hyderabad city had received heavy rainfall from.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:23Published on October 18, 2020

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Bay of Bengal system intensifies into cyclone Burevi, to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4 Fishermen out at sea have been advised by IMD to return to the coast, and suspend fishing operation until December 4. DNA - Published 14 hours ago
IMD issues pre-cyclone watch for southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala The Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify further into a Deep Depression during the next six hours. DNA - Published 2 days ago
IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh as depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies According to the meteorological department (IMD), a low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal which has now turned into a depression. DNA - Published 2 days ago

Rains likely in TN, Kerala, coastal Andhra as low pressure over Bay of Bengal turns well marked IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
After Nivar, another cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal? Here is what IMD has to say The premier weather agency stated that the low depression will intensify in the coming days. DNA - Published 5 days ago
Another low-pressure area being formed in Bay of Bengal Another low-pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal, likely to turn into a cyclone soon. This cyclone has been named Burwee by the Maldives. DNA - Published 6 days ago

Cyclonic storm likely to cross over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on Nov 25 The low pressure area over Bay of Bengal has become well marked and is likely to concentrate into a depression and intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on November.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
China hopes Malabar naval drills will be conducive to peace, not contrary China on Tuesday hoped that the quadrilateral Malabar exercises involving navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia would be conducive to the regional peace and stability instead of the contrary... IndiaTimes - Published on November 3, 2020
Anti-ship missile fired by INS Kora hits target with precise accuracy in Bay of Bengal IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2020
Indian Navy Warship INS Kora hits target at 'maximum range' with precise accuracy Anti-Ship missile (AShM) fired by Indian Navy's Guided Missile Corvette INS Kora hits the target at max range with precise accuracy in the Bay of Bengal. DNA - Published on October 30, 2020

Nine fishermen from Chennai adrift in the Bay of Bengal for 55 days. How did they survive? How did one go missing? IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2020
Quad upgrade: India confirms Australia's inclusion in annual Malabar drill amid border row with China In a major development, Australia will be part of the annual Malabar exercises that will take place in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea in November. DNA - Published on October 19, 2020
New low-pressure area forming over Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall expected in Odisha till Oct 22 IndiaTimes - Published on October 18, 2020	31 people dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana, AP, Maharashtra; heavy damage in Karnataka Twenty-five deaths in rain-related incidents were reported in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday and heavy downpour wreaked havoc in Karnataka as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal crossed.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 14, 2020
Odisha faces rain fury as depression over Bay of Bengal crosses Andhra Pradesh The authorities have started shifting people from vulnerable areas of worst-affected Gajapati district in Odisha, where normal life was disrupted. DNA - Published on October 13, 2020	Depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies into deep depression, to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on October 13: IMD IndiaTimes - Published on October 12, 2020
Bay of Bengal depression: AP & Odisha could see heavy rain IndiaTimes - Published on October 5, 2020	India, Bangladesh to hold naval exercise in Bay of Bengal from Saturday IndiaTimes - Published on October 2, 2020
Indian Navy holds naval drill with Russia in Bay of Bengal for 2nd day The Indian and Russian navies on Saturday carried out a range of complex maritime operations as part of a mega military exercise in the Bay of Bengal to further enhance their operational convergence,.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2020	India, Russia take part in two-day naval war games in Bay of Bengal IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020
COVID-19 hits fast-dwindling Andaman tribe The Great Andamanese are one of the six tribes of Mongoloid and African origin, who have lived in the Andamans in the Bay of Bengal for thousands of years. DNA - Published on August 27, 2020	Coronavirus pandemic hits fast dwindling tribe in Andaman Islands Four members of a dwindling tribe in India's far off Andaman Islands have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday as the country reported 75,760 new infections, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 27, 2020
Large parts of country likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during next 2-3 days: IMD Large parts of the country are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next two-three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The IMD said a low pressure.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2020	Eye on China: India to invite Australia for Malabar naval exercise India plans to invite Australia to join the annual Malabar naval exercise that has so far included just Japan and the US, in a move that could risk China's ire. The exercise will bring together the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020
Northeast India likely to receive widespread rainfall in next 4-5 days: IMD Northeast India is likely to receive widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rains over the region in next four to five days as the eastern end of monsoon trough continues to run along.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2020	India moves jets, copters to China-facing forward bases India has moved its fighter jets to forward airbases facing China, even as additional warships have now been deployed in the extended Bay of Bengal region, in a clear signal to Beijing that New Delhi.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2020
Monsoon to advance into West Bengal, Odisha & northeast states by June 11-12: MeT department With the likely formation of a low pressure area over east central Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, monsoon is set to advance into West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim and some parts of northeastern states by June.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 7, 2020	Fresh storm looms, may boost monsoon march, says Met dept After Amphan and Nisarga, a third storm could be heading for the Indian coast around June 10-11. But unlike the previous two, this one may lack the force of a cyclone, not pack in the brute force of a.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 5, 2020
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 27, 2020	12 killed as cyclone Amphan batters Bengal at 165kmph Barrelling in from the Bay of Bengal with wind speeds of up to 185kmph, severe cyclonic storm Amphan on Wednesday cut a swathe through northern Odisha before bearing down on West Bengal, where it.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2020
Bangladesh moves Rohingya to island shelters as huge cyclone nears Authorities in Bangladesh have moved hundreds of Rohingya refugees living on a flood-prone island in the Bay of Bengal to storm shelters as super cyclone Amphan, the strongest recorded in the region,.. Reuters India - Published on May 20, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	'Amphan' weakens into extremely severe cyclonic storm; 41 NDRF teams deployed in Odisha, Bengal Amphan lay centred over Westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, about 320 km nearly south of Paradip (Odisha), 470 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal) and 610 km south-southwest of.. DNA - Published on May 19, 2020
'Amphan' still intensifying, only Super Cyclone in Bay of Bengal since 2,000: Skymet Weather The private weather company warned that the wind speed is likely to cross 275kmph, which has rarely ever been achieved in the past. DNA - Published on May 19, 2020	Cyclone Amphan intensifies into a ‘supercyclonic storm’ With the cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal intensifying into a ‘super cyclonic storm’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed response preparedness as well as evacuation plans of disaster.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2020
PM Modi reviews Cyclone Amphan situation in meeting with MHA, NDMA Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to review the Cyclone.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2020	'Amphan' to intensify into super cyclone by evening: MHA Cyclonic storm 'Amphan' is likely to intensify into a super cyclone by Monday evening and hit the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts as a very severe cyclone with a wind speed up to 185 km per hour on.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2020
'Amphan' intensifies into severe cyclonic storm: MeT department Cyclone Amphan gathered strength and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, raising the likelihood of heavy rainfall coupled with high-velocity wind in several.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 17, 2020	Amphan to turn into extremely severe cyclonic storm on May 19, to cross Odisha and West Bengal on May 20 The IMD on Saturday said the deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a Cyclonic storm - called 'Amphan'. It will turn into an extremely severe Cyclonic storm on May 19 and bring.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 16, 2020
Cyclonic storm brewing in Bay of Bengal, several coastal districts to experience heavy rain from Tuesday IndiaTimes - Published on May 16, 2020	Cyclone 'Amphan' likely to intensify over Bay of Bengal in next 24 hours; might turn into 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' It is likely to intensify into a 'Cyclonic Storm' by 12.00 noon and 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' in the next 24 hours. DNA - Published on May 16, 2020
Cyclone Amphan headed towards WB, Odisha, Andaman; to intensify over Bay of Bengal soon Fishermen have been advised to not venture into the south and the central Bay of Bengal from today onwards, until further instructions DNA - Published on May 15, 2020	Bangladesh quarantines hundreds of Rohingya boat people on island: officials The Bangladesh navy has rescued around 280 Rohingya Muslims from the Bay of Bengal, towing their stranded boat to an island where they will be quarantined as a precaution against the coronavirus, coast.. Reuters India - Published on May 8, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Normal monsoon likely; Bay of Bengal area set to get below-normal rains: WMO-led forum IndiaTimes - Published on April 24, 2020	U.N. concerned over 'grave immediate risk' to Rohingya refugees on boats The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR voiced mounting concern on Thursday over a “grave immediate risk” to Rohingya refugees aboard boats in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, urging Southeast Asian.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Dozens of Rohingya refugees missing, 15 confirmed dead after boat capsizes Dozens of Rohingya refugees were missing and 15 confirmed dead on Tuesday after a ship carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia, a Bangladesh coast guard.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020	At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing At least 15 Rohingya Muslim refugees died and many more were missing on Tuesday, after a ship carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia, a Bangladesh coast.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Eye on China, South gets 1st Sukhoi squad with BrahMos India now has a new lethal weapons platform to keep a ‘strategic eye’ over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially the Bay of Bengal, as well as carry out ‘long-range precision strikes’.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2020	Bangladesh coast guard rescues 122 Rohingya from sinking boat Bangladesh coast guard rescued 122 Rohingya Muslim refugees from the Bay of Bengal on Thursday as the boat they had boarded to illegally flee to Malaysia started sinking due to a mechanical problem, a.. Reuters - Published on November 15, 2019
India, US tri-services disaster relief exercise from November 13 The first tri-Service exercise between India and the US, which will largely focus on amphibious HADR (humanitarian relief and disaster relief) operations, will kick off along the eastern coast in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 12, 2019

Bay of Bengal

Northeastern part of the Indian Ocean

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Bay of Bengal system intensifies into cyclone Burevi, to hit Tamil Nadu on December 4

IMD issues pre-cyclone watch for southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala

IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh as depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies

Rains likely in TN, Kerala, coastal Andhra as low pressure over Bay of Bengal turns well marked

After Nivar, another cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal? Here is what IMD has to say

Another low-pressure area being formed in Bay of Bengal

Cyclonic storm likely to cross over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on Nov 25

China hopes Malabar naval drills will be conducive to peace, not contrary

Anti-ship missile fired by INS Kora hits target with precise accuracy in Bay of Bengal

Indian Navy Warship INS Kora hits target at 'maximum range' with precise accuracy

Nine fishermen from Chennai adrift in the Bay of Bengal for 55 days. How did they survive? How did one go missing?

Quad upgrade: India confirms Australia's inclusion in annual Malabar drill amid border row with China

New low-pressure area forming over Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall expected in Odisha till Oct 22

31 people dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana, AP, Maharashtra; heavy damage in Karnataka

Odisha faces rain fury as depression over Bay of Bengal crosses Andhra Pradesh

Depression in Bay of Bengal intensifies into deep depression, to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on October 13: IMD

Bay of Bengal depression: AP & Odisha could see heavy rain

India, Bangladesh to hold naval exercise in Bay of Bengal from Saturday

Indian Navy holds naval drill with Russia in Bay of Bengal for 2nd day

India, Russia take part in two-day naval war games in Bay of Bengal

COVID-19 hits fast-dwindling Andaman tribe

Coronavirus pandemic hits fast dwindling tribe in Andaman Islands

Large parts of country likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during next 2-3 days: IMD

Eye on China: India to invite Australia for Malabar naval exercise

Northeast India likely to receive widespread rainfall in next 4-5 days: IMD

India moves jets, copters to China-facing forward bases

Monsoon to advance into West Bengal, Odisha & northeast states by June 11-12: MeT department

Fresh storm looms, may boost monsoon march, says Met dept

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

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Bangladesh moves Rohingya to island shelters as huge cyclone nears

'Amphan' weakens into extremely severe cyclonic storm; 41 NDRF teams deployed in Odisha, Bengal

'Amphan' still intensifying, only Super Cyclone in Bay of Bengal since 2,000: Skymet Weather

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'Amphan' to intensify into super cyclone by evening: MHA

'Amphan' intensifies into severe cyclonic storm: MeT department

Amphan to turn into extremely severe cyclonic storm on May 19, to cross Odisha and West Bengal on May 20

Cyclonic storm brewing in Bay of Bengal, several coastal districts to experience heavy rain from Tuesday

Cyclone 'Amphan' likely to intensify over Bay of Bengal in next 24 hours; might turn into 'Severe Cyclonic Storm'

Cyclone Amphan headed towards WB, Odisha, Andaman; to intensify over Bay of Bengal soon

Bangladesh quarantines hundreds of Rohingya boat people on island: officials

Normal monsoon likely; Bay of Bengal area set to get below-normal rains: WMO-led forum

U.N. concerned over 'grave immediate risk' to Rohingya refugees on boats

Dozens of Rohingya refugees missing, 15 confirmed dead after boat capsizes

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing

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India, US tri-services disaster relief exercise from November 13