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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) A deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on Monday and further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, raising concerns over its possible impact on the eastern coast, including West Bengal.
The weather department, however, is yet to indicate the likely landfall location or the state towards which the system is expected to move.
Its potential impact on West Bengal also remains uncertain.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the system, with its likely trajectory expected to become clearer over the next few days.
The system, which developed as a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, has gained strength and intensified into a deep depression.
According to the forecast, it is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm on Monday before intensifying further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Kolkata witnessed largely clear skies and dry weather on Sunday, with a slight nip in the air.
No rainfall is expected in the city for now.
The minimum temperature in Kolkata was recorded at 21.7 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees above normal, while the maximum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees below normal.
Dry weather is expected to prevail across all districts of South Bengal over the next 24 hours.
However, isolated places in North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah and East and West Midnapore may receive light to moderate rainfall towards the coming week.
In North Bengal, isolated areas in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts may receive light rainfall on Sunday. The remaining districts are likely to experience predominantly dry and clear weather.
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