Tag: Cyclone

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra today said that the deep depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by this evening. The storm will have no major impact on Odisha. Light rain will occur in coastal areas of north and coastal Odisha, said Mohapatra.

As per the forecast, it is likely to cross Yemen coast close to Al-Ghaidah around the early hours of October 24 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph.

Special Relief Commission has advised district Collectors to keep administrative machinery ready to face any eventuality.  

The IMD has forecast that light to moderate rainfalls will be experienced in coastal parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh between October 23 and 25. Under the impact of the cyclone, the sea may remain stormy till October 27. 

It is likely to move northwestwards during the next 12 hours, then recurve and move north-northeastwards during the subsequent three days towards Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts.

As per IMD, it is very likely to move northwestwards till October 24 morning and then north-northwestwards.  "It is likely to cross Yemen-Oman coasts between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) & Salalah (Oman) around the evening of October 24," said IMD in its latest bulletin.

As per IMD, the system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours.

At the meeting, the Chief Secretary laid emphasis on densification of Mangroves as effective natural safeguards against cyclones. He also advised to take up massive palm tree plantation drive to prevent lightning deaths.

Laying emphasis on cooperation and coordination, the Chief Secretary directed all the concerned departments to keep their powder dry and ensure all the arrangements are in place. 

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said a cyclonic circulation may form over east-central Bay of Bengal around the end of September and the system may concentrate into a low pressure area in October first week

A low pressure area is likely to develop over the east central Bay of Bengal around September 28. The system is likely to intensify into a cyclone in the first week of October. 

According to local media, hundreds of people  had to be rescued from their rooftops in Mucum as 85 per cent of the town was flooded, the BBC reported.

Tropical cyclones do not form easily near the equator but can intensify rapidly, leaving little time for preparation.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday informed that it is very likely to continue to move east-northeastwards and maintain the intensity of Depression till forenoon today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday informed that it is very likely to move nearly northeastwards and weaken further into a depression during the next 12 hours.