Bhubaneswar: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is tracking the formation of a potential cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, several media platforms have begun circulating exaggerated claims and misleading visuals about its impact.

Many video channels, web portals, and even news outlets have used sensational thumbnails and misleading headlines to attract viewers, spreading confusion among the public.

According to IMD ’s latest forecast, the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression by October 25, a deep depression by October 26, and further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by October 27 morning. The department continues to monitor its movement closely and will issue reg

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