The Indian authorities have issued a cyclone alert in the eastern coast over the Bay of Bengal.
"Cyclone Hudhud is expected to hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Wednesday. It will be accompanied by heavy rainfall. Subsequently, it may hit the eastern state of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh," a senior weather official said Tuesday.
Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the high seas, he said.
Disaster management officials have been asked to gear up to deal with any kind of emergency situation, the official added.