{"id":33,"date":"2026-10-26T03:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T03:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weatherforecast.site\/blog\/tropical-cyclone-two-26-orange-alert-india\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T03:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T03:20:18","slug":"tropical-cyclone-two-26-orange-alert-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weatherforecast.site\/blog\/tropical-cyclone-two-26-orange-alert-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical Storm TWO-26 Forms Over Bay of Bengal: Orange Alert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wf-keyfacts\">\n<p>AT A GLANCE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orange alert for Tropical Storm TWO-26 in the North Indian basin<\/li>\n<li>Maximum wind speed of 120 km\/h<\/li>\n<li>About 356,000 people exposed to Category 1 winds or higher<\/li>\n<li>India is the only country named, with high vulnerability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tropical Storm TWO-26 is active in the North Indian basin and has been given an Orange alert level by international disaster monitoring. Its maximum wind speed is 120 km\/h, and India is the only country named as affected. About 356,000 people are estimated to be exposed to Category 1 winds or higher.<\/p>\n<h2>Where is Tropical Storm TWO-26?<\/h2>\n<p>The storm&#8217;s latest position is 16.0 degrees north and 89.1 degrees east, in the North Indian basin. Its latest update is dated Monday 26 October, the same day it began. That makes this an early snapshot, so details may change as the storm develops.<\/p>\n<h2>How strong is the cyclone?<\/h2>\n<p>TWO-26 is classed as a Tropical Storm with maximum winds of 120 km\/h. That wind speed matches the Category 1 threshold used in the alert. The Orange level signals a notable event that deserves attention, though we have no information here about damage or casualties, and none should be assumed.<\/p>\n<h2>Who could be affected?<\/h2>\n<p>India is the only country listed, and its vulnerability is rated High. That rating describes how exposed and sensitive the population is to a storm like this. About 356,000 people are estimated to face Category 1 winds or higher. We do not have further detail on which districts or coasts are involved, so we cannot say more about specific local impacts.<\/p>\n<h2>Forecast for nearby cities<\/h2>\n<p>Several big cities lie within roughly 1,000 km of the storm&#8217;s position. Nothing in our information links their forecasts to this cyclone, so treat them as ordinary local forecasts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kolkata, India (730 km away):<\/strong> Mostly sunny on Monday 26 October, then rain on Tuesday 27 October with 3.4 mm, and more on Wednesday 28 October with 7.1 mm. Winds stay light, at 12 to 14 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dhaka, Bangladesh (880 km away):<\/strong> Dry and mostly sunny through Tuesday 27 October. Rain arrives on Wednesday 28 October with 5.8 mm, and winds rise to 23 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chennai, India (1,000 km away):<\/strong> Light showers on Monday 26 October with 0.4 mm and winds up to 26 km\/h. It turns cloudy on Tuesday 27 October, then mostly sunny on Wednesday 28 October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What it means for people<\/h2>\n<p>If you live in or travel to areas of India that could be affected, keep checking the latest forecasts, because a developing storm can change quickly. Plan outdoor activities and journeys with some flexibility, and avoid exposed coastlines if conditions turn rough. Secure loose objects outside your home, keep phones charged, and follow instructions from local authorities if any are issued.<\/p>\n<p>For Kolkata and Dhaka, the rain expected on Tuesday and Wednesday is modest by the numbers, but it is still worth carrying an umbrella and allowing extra time for travel. Chennai looks drier by midweek.<\/p>\n<h2>What we do not know yet<\/h2>\n<p>Our information does not include a forecast track, a landfall time or an expected peak strength. We will not guess at them. The population figure covers only those exposed to Category 1 winds or higher, not everyone who may see rain or rough seas. Check back for updates as the storm&#8217;s progress becomes clearer.<\/p>\n<h2>Nearby city forecasts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<th>Distance<\/th>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Rain<\/th>\n<th>Wind<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kolkata, India<\/td>\n<td>730 km<\/td>\n<td>Monday 26 October<\/td>\n<td>0.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>14 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kolkata, India<\/td>\n<td>730 km<\/td>\n<td>Tuesday 27 October<\/td>\n<td>3.4 mm<\/td>\n<td>13 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/td>\n<td>880 km<\/td>\n<td>Monday 26 October<\/td>\n<td>0.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>8 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/td>\n<td>880 km<\/td>\n<td>Tuesday 27 October<\/td>\n<td>0.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>10 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chennai, India<\/td>\n<td>1000 km<\/td>\n<td>Monday 26 October<\/td>\n<td>0.4 mm<\/td>\n<td>26 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chennai, India<\/td>\n<td>1000 km<\/td>\n<td>Tuesday 27 October<\/td>\n<td>0.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>18 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wf-note\">Event details from international disaster monitoring (Orange alert); city forecasts retrieved 26 October 2026, 03:20 UTC. 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