Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Expected to Intensify into Cyclone by Evening: IMD
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 23rd Oct. The deep depression currently forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by Monday evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The cyclonic storm will be named Hamoon, as designated by Iran. At present, the system is located in the west-central Bay of Bengal, having moved northeastwards on Sunday night.
It is centered approximately 400 km from Paradip in Odisha and 550 km south-southwest of Digha in West Bengal.
Over the next 12 hours, it is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm.
The IMD’s morning bulletin states that it will move in a north-northeast direction and make landfall on the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong on the evening of October 25 as a deep depression.
Meanwhile, the Odisha government has instructed all district collectors to be prepared for any potential consequences and has directed the evacuation of individuals residing in low-lying areas in the event of heavy rainfall.
Weather scientist US Dash explains that the cyclone will remain about 200 km away from the Odisha coast, resulting in light to moderate rainfall in coastal Odisha on Monday and in many areas over the next two days.
The weather department predicts light to moderate rainfall in several northern and southern coastal districts, as well as in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Dhenkanal.
Fishermen have been advised by the fisheries and animal resources development department to avoid venturing into deep seas.
In anticipation of the weather conditions, Durga Puja organizers are making preparations for possible rain and wind during the festivities.
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