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Current Affairs - Daily 24 September 2026

Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal

On 23 September 2026, a Deep Depression persisted over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the IMD, the system was moving west-northwestwards and was expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, near Kalingapatnam. The system was associated with heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough to very rough sea conditions. Under IMD classification, a Deep Depression has maximum sustained winds of 28–33 knots and remains below the Cyclonic Storm category.

NEWS CONTENT ENGLISH

 

  • On 23 September 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a Deep Depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal. 
  • At 1730 hrs IST, it lay near 18.1°N and 84.0°E, about 30 km southwest of Kalingapatnam and 90 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam. It was moving west-northwestwards and was expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam. 

  • A Deep Depression is a stage in the classification of tropical low-pressure systems. According to IMD, a depression has maximum sustained winds of 17–27 knots (31–49 km/h), while a Deep Depression has 28–33 knots (50–61 km/h) . 
  • When maximum sustained winds reach 34 knots (62 km/h) or more, the system is classified as a Cyclonic Storm.
  • The Bay of Bengal provides favourable conditions for tropical disturbances because of its warm ocean waters and abundant atmospheric moisture. Such systems can produce heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas.
  • The current system prompted warnings for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, along with rough to very rough sea conditions. Coastal bulletins advised fishermen against venturing into the sea. 

 

MCQ English

Q. With reference to the Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal in September 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It was located over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal.

2. It was expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast.

3. A Deep Depression has maximum sustained winds of 34–47 knots under IMD classification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation: The system was located over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal. IMD expected it to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur. A Deep Depression corresponds to 28–33 knots, not 34–47 knots.34–47 knots corresponds to the Cyclonic Storm category.

 

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