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title: "Cyclone Akvan Developing in Bay of Bengal: No Direct Impact Expected on Sri Lanka, but Rain and Strong Winds Forecast"
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date: 2026-11-15
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# Cyclone Akvan Developing in Bay of Bengal: No Direct Impact Expected on Sri Lanka, but Rain and Strong Winds Forecast

**Colombo, November 15, 2026** – A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal, east of Sri Lanka, and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, potentially named **Cyclone Akvan**, on November 16, before strengthening into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

**No direct impact from the developing cyclone is currently expected in Sri Lanka**, as the weather system is moving north-northwestwards, away from the island. However, Sri Lanka is expected to experience cloudy skies, rainfall, thunderstorms and temporary strong winds, while warnings remain in effect for fishing and naval communities.

The developing weather system, identified as Depression 92B, was located approximately 860 km east-southeast of Chennai, India, at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.

**Sri Lanka Issues Rain and Marine Warnings**

Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has forecast cloudy conditions across the island, with showers expected in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces.

Rain is also forecast in the Western and North-western provinces and the southern districts of Galle and Matara. Thunderstorms may develop elsewhere during the evening or night.

Authorities have warned the public to take precautions against lightning and temporary strong winds.

Fishing and naval communities have been advised not to venture into dangerous sea areas in the southeast Bay of Bengal and coastal waters extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil.

The marine warning remains effective until further notice, and fishing vessels operating in affected waters have been advised to move to safer areas.

**Cyclone Akvan Could Approach India’s East Coast**

According to the IMD, the depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 16 and a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on November 17.

If officially named Akvan, the cyclone could approach India’s eastern coastline in the following days.

Preliminary ECMWF weather model projections indicate a possible landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 20, potentially between Nizampatnam and Machilipatnam.

However, the projected landfall location and timing remain uncertain and are subject to change.

Sri Lankan authorities are urging residents and fishing communities to remain alert and follow official weather updates.