Andaman and Nicobar Islands likely to receive rainfall from March 31 to April 2

Formation of cyclonic circulations in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea is a common phenomenon in the pre-monsoon days.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rainfall from March 31 to April 2 due to a low pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. It said under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea, a low pressure area has been formed over the same region. Formation of cyclonic circulations in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea is a common phenomenon in the pre-monsoon days.