Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in southern Indian states this week as Cyclones Hamoon and Tej prepare to lash the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Tej will form in the Arabian Sea and Cyclone Hamoon in the Bay of Bengal. However, The Weather Channel reported that Cyclone Tej has strengthened into an extremely strong cyclonic storm and shifted its course towards the Middle East.
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According to The Weather Channel, Cyclone Hamoon is currently in a deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal. In the next 12 hours, it is expected to strengthen and move towards the north.
This means that Cyclone Hamoon is likely to become a stronger storm in the next few hours. It is also likely to move towards the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal.
After forming, the cyclonic storm, named ‘Hamoon’ by Iran, is forecast to move in a north-northeast direction, eventually reaching the Bangladesh coast between Khepupar and Chittagong on October 25 after once again weakening into a deep depression. Despite the reduced intensity, Hamoon is expected to bring rainfall to parts of India.
Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall is likely in Northeast India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain with isolated heavy rains (64.5 mm-115.5 mm) in the northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, south Assam and Meghalaya till 26 October.
This means that there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in these states for the next few days. People are advised to be prepared for possible floods and landslides.
(IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for the coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal due to the expected impact of Cyclone Hamoon. The warning is for moderate showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This warning mainly applies to West Bengal districts like Howrah and Hoogly on Tuesday. Fishermen are strictly advised not to enter the sea along and off the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal till October 25 due to strong winds and ‘rough to very rough’ sea conditions.
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Source: HIS Education