CHENNAI: A low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and adjoining south Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal next week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. If named, the cyclone will be called Senyar — meaning "lion" — a name submitted by the United Arab Emirates. The Bay of Bengal has historically produced intense cyclones in the September–October season, including Montha in late October, which left two dead and damaged over 80,000 hectares of crops. Here are 10 key points you need to know:

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