PremiumThe statement said that the ICG is geared up for response to Cyclonic storm 'Mocha' as indicated by IMD and the update had been shared with the fisheries and civil administration.
A major storm, brewing in the southeast of Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify into a cyclone today (10 May, Wednesday). Fishermen and operators of small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the day.
Cyclone Mocha (Mokha) is suggested by Yemen after the Red Sea port city Mokha, which introduced coffee to the world 500 years ago.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) units have been placed on high alert amid the warning of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for cyclonic storm 'Mocha', said an official statement. IMD on Wednesday predicted that the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards and is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm over the same region. The statement said that the ICG is geared up for response to Cyclonic storm 'Mocha' as indicated by IMD and the update had been shared with the fisheries and civil administration.
"Indian Coast Guard is geared up for response to Cyclonic storm 'Mocha' as indicated by IMD. Weather update is being shared with fisheries and civil administration. ICG units in West Bengal and Odisha were placed on high alert and standby to meet any eventuality," read the statement.
The state minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said that like previous years, the government has put the army, navy and coast guard on alert to deal with any situation arising due to the cyclone. He said preparations have been taken in case the cyclone changes direction. All the concerned people have been alerted, reported DD News.
Deep Depression lay centered near 10.0 N and 88.4 E, about 510 km west-southwest of port Blair, 1320 km south-southwest of Cox’s bazaar (Bangladesh) at 1730 hrs IST of today the 10th May. To intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm by tonight.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Cyclone Mocha is likely to make landfall off the Myanmar coast around 12 am (local time) on May 14. Wind speeds in excess of 110 kmph, accompanied by heavy rains, are likely prior to/during this period, Indian Embassy in Myanmar said in a public advisory.
"All Indian nationals in Myanmar are advised to keep a watch on the weather forecast news and be prepared for any eventuality," the advisory stated.
The advisory further requested the people to abide by the advisories being issued by the local authorities, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of Maynmar, through its website www.moezala.gov.mm (and its Facebook page) from time to time.
People were being advised to avoid non-essential travel and stock up on essential supplies, including drinking water.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely till 11th May. Heavy rainfall at isolated places over the Andaman Islands is likely on I2th May, in view of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal: India Meteorological Department
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has alerted the people as the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is likely intensify on Wednesday . A well-marked low-pressure area now lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea. It is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm 'Mocha' on Wednesday, the Met department said. '
Mocha' is likely to cause heavy rainfall in the Bay Islands till May 11 and move north-westwards till May 12. There are possibilities that the cyclone will gather more strength on May 12 before its likely landfall over the Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts around May 14, it said.
Under its impact storms of wind speed of 50-60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph is likely over southeast Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Andaman Sea for the next two days, the department said.
Jharkhand sizzled as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state, PTI quoted a weather official on Wednesday.
The heat condition is likely to remain the same for the next three to four days, following which mercury may dip by two to four degrees Celsius due to slight impact of Cyclone Mocha forming over the Bay of Bengal, he said.
The state may not see much impact of the cyclone, except cloudy skies and light rain in some parts, said Abhishek Anand, in-charge of Ranchi Meteorological Centre.
Cyclone Mocha, the latest tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal, has been making headlines across India. But have you ever wondered how the cyclones get their names?
Weather forecasters give each tropical cyclone a name to avoid confusion, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. In general, tropical cyclones are named according to the rules at regional level.
For the Indian Ocean region, a formula for naming cyclones was agreed upon in 2004. Eight countries in the region - Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand - all contributed a set of names, which are assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops.
The names are chosen to be easy to remember and pronounce, and they must not be offensive or controversial. They are also chosen from a variety of languages so that people from different regions can identify with them.
Cyclone Mocha, for example, is one of the names proposed by Yemen, based on a small fishing village in the country known for its coffee production.
The current list of names includes contributions from Bangladesh, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
The next name in line is "Biparjoy" suggested by Bangladesh. (PTI)
“The deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 07 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the 10th May 2023 over the same region near latitude 8.8°N and longitude 88.9°E, about 530 km southwest of Port Blair, 1430 km souds of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) and 1320 km south-southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar)," said meteorological department.
Deep Depression is centered about 530 km southwest of Port Blair in the afternoon. It will intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm around evening, IMD said in a tweet.
The officials from the India Meteorological Department have said that the maximum temperature may hit the 42-degree mark in Delhi in two to three days but a heatwave is unlikely for another week.
A fresh western disturbance is going to affect the northwest region and it may lead to a dust storm and drizzle in Delhi on 13 May (Saturday).
The IMD has also predicted below-normal maximum temperatures and fewer heat wave days in northwest India this month.
The depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep Depression, IMD said in a bulletin.
The system moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 5 kmph and lay centred at about 540 km west-southwest of Andaman's Port Blair, 1,460 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) and 1,350 km south-southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar), the bulletin added.
"It is very likely to move northwestwards for some time and then north-northwestwards and intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm over the same region around today evening," the IMD said.
According to the Chennai weather Twitter account, hot weather to return to Chennai from Wednesday. The Met department has predicted 40 degrees Celsius temperature as the cyclone is expected to move away from the Chennai coast, bringing hot westerlies.
The depression intensified into a deep depression and lay centered near latitude 8.5 degrees north 89.0 degrees East at 5:30 AM today.
The deep depression will intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm around evening, the IMD said.
The IMD has asked people residing in the coastal areas of Bengal and Andaman islands to shift to safer places as the condition of the sea may become rough from May 10 to May 12.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has alerted the people as the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is likely intensify today.
'Mocha' is likely to cause heavy rainfall in the Bay Islands till May 11 and move north-westwards till May 12.
West Bengal is likely to escape from cyclone Mocha, witnessing only a minor impact. Some parts of Bengal, including Kolkata, may experience only light rainfall on Saturday as the system will move toward Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Kolkata will continue to reel under scorching heat, according to the MeT department.
An animated video on Twitter showed how a major storm is brewing in the Bay of Bengal. The weather system was expected to intensify into a deep depression by 5.30 am on Wednesday and turn into Cyclone Mocha in the next 12 hours.
According to weather department, a major storm brewing in the southeast Bay of Bengal has begun gathering steam and is expected to intensify into a cyclone by today.
The weather system was expected to intensify into a deep depression by 5.30 am on Wednesday and turn into Cyclone Mocha in the next 12 hours.
Packing wind speeds of 80-90 kmph and gusting to 100 kmph, the system is expected to move initially north-northwestwards till 12 May.
The cyclone Mocha, which is forming over the Bay of Bengal, will intensify further into a very severe storm by Friday, May 12, said the Indian Meteorological Department.
The low-pressure area present over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjacent South Andaman Sea has now intensified and become a well-marked low-pressure area on Tuesday.
"The low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea has become a well-marked low-pressure area over the same region at 0530 IST today, the 9th May 2023. It is very likely to intensify into a depression by today evening over the same region," an official statement said.
A low-pressure area was formed on Monday over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, the India Meteorological Department. This was confirmed by IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra. A low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression on May 9 over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea and further into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of East Central Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea on May 10. Read here for more
"The low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea has become a well-marked low-pressure area over the same region at 0530 IST today, the 9th May 2023. It is very likely to intensify into a depression by today evening over the same region," a statement by IMD read
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assured the people of her state that rescue teams are on standby at Digha and Sundarbans. She also informed that the state government will carry out ‘fast-track rescue operations’ if needed.
"A low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression on May 9 over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea and further into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of East Central Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea on May 10," Mohapatra said in a statement. Read more here
Odisha is experiencing hot and sultry weather, which is likely to continue for four more days, the Met office said on Monday.
IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said the possible cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal will not have any direct impact on Odisha or any other state on the east coast as the system is likely to move towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coast.
Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu said in a Twitter post, "#Heatwave conditions/high day temperatures likely to prevail over various parts of the state tomorrow (9th May) as per alerts communicated by @mcbbsr."
Cyclone Mocha is named after the city of Mokha in Yemen. The city is popular for introducing coffee to the world more than 500 years ago. Cyclones are named based on guidelines by World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
In a tweet on Tuesday, the weather department informed about the further trajectory of Cyclone Mocha, it said, “The low pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea has become Well Marked Low Pressure Area over the same region at 0530 IST today, the 9th May 2023. It is very likely to intensify into a depression by today evening over the same region and into a cyclonic storm over southeast BoB and adjoining areas of East Central BoB and Andaman Sea on 10th May. It is likely to move initially N-northwestwards till 12th May morning. Thereafter, to recurve gradually and move N-northeastwards towards Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts."
Seas are likely to be very rough in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea from May 10 till the end of the week. Waves could reach a height of as much as six to 14 meters, the Met office said.
1) Fishermen, ships, trawlers, and small boats are advised not to venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal.
2) The weather office also suggested regulation of tourism and offshore activities and shipping near Andaman and Nicobar Islands from May 8 to 12.
IMD has adviced regulating tourism, shipping and offshore activities near Andaman and Nicobar Islands between 8-12 th May.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has assured the people of the state that her government has taken the necessary precautionary measures while noting that there is no need to panic since the cyclone might not make landfall in West Bengal.
"No need to fear the cyclone...If there come different circumstances, we will rescue people from coastal areas as the cyclone will move to Bangladesh and then Myanmar," said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The met office on Sunday forecast light to moderate rainfall in several districts across West Bengal due to a rise in humidity level and heat on May 8.
Fishermen and small ship, boat and trawlers were advised not to venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman Sea from Sunday onwards, and into southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea from Tuesday.
A fresh spell of rainfall likely to commence over the region from 5 May with scattered to fairly widespread rainfall/snowfall over Western Himalayan region and isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds over plains of northwest India.
Heavy rainfall very likely over South Interior Karnataka on Monday.
In association with the likely formation of cyclogenesis over the Bay of Bengal and its movement, east & northeast, and adjoining central India is likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls mainly during 11 to 17 May, IMD said.
According to the IMD, a low-pressure area was formed on Monday over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea.
It is likely to intensify into a depression on May 9 over the same region and further into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of the East Central Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea on 10 May.
The system is likely to move initially north-northwestwards towards the eastcentral Bay of Bengal till 11 May. Thereafter, it is likely to re-curve gradually and move north-northeastwards towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts.
Heavy snowfall witnessed in Pahalgam's Betaab Valley, Anantnag on Monday.
Himachal Pradesh's Kullu has received fresh spell of snowfall on Monday. Here is the visual from the South portal of Atal Tunnel in Rohtang.
Heavy snowfall witnessed in Machail area of Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Heat waves are expected to hit four mandals each in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli districts, two in Kakinada and one in Parvathipuram Manyam, according to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA).
The cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal and its neighbourhood now lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea and extends upto middle tropospheric level.
IMD stated that under its influence a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region on May 8.
After that, it is expected to intensify into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining the South Andaman Sea around 9 May.
Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards the Central Bay of Bengal.
There is no immediate threat from Cyclone Mocha, the weatherman said on Monday. However, the route of the cyclone will be clear in the next two days.
The weather monitoring agency said there is no possibility of north Bengal districts coming under the influence of the cyclone as the cyclonic system if formed, may make landfall finally in the coastal belt of Bangladesh-Myanmar by the end of next week affecting south Bengal.
Light to moderate rainfall in several districts across West Bengal may occur today ( 8 May) due to a rise in humidity level and heat.
According to a weather monitoring agency, North and South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Bankura, Birbhum, Purba Medinipur, Howrah, Purba, and Paschim Bardhaman are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning in the city.
Besides, light rainfall in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Coochbehar, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Malda in the next 24 hours.
Under the influence of the system, the IMD said moderate rainfall is expected at most places between May 8 and 12 with scattered heavy to very heavy precipitation.
Squally weather with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely to prevail over the southeast Bay of Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and adjoining Andaman Sea on May 7 and 8.
The weather office also said that the sea condition is likely to be "very rough to high" over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea from May 10 to 12.
The details of its (possible cyclone) path and intensification will be provided after the formation of the low-pressure area. The system is under constant watch and being monitored regularly, IMD Director General G Mrutunjay Mohapatra said.
The India Meteorological Department has said a low-pressure area is likely to form over Bay of Bengal today. It is likely to intensify into a depression" over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea around 9 May.
Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards the central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea.
Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
IMD on Sunday issued high-rain alert for the state of Andhra Pradesh for the next three days, in the wake of upcoming cyclone Mocha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a review meet to check state preparedness against the upcoming Cyclone Mocha.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cyclonic storm named Cyclone Mocha in the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. As per the predictions, the cyclone might make a landfall on the eastern coast between May 7 and May 9. Read More
HR Biswas, Head & Scientist, MeT centre, Bhubaneswar said that fishermen, small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from 7 May onwards and into the adjoining central Bay of Bengal from 9 May onwards.
Collectors of 18 districts of Odisha check the preparedness of state machinery as the cyclone mocha inched closer
The weather office on Wednesday said it has picked up early signs of a cyclone developing in the southeast Bay of Bengal and warned fishermen and the shipping community against venturing into the region.
Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Rainfall very likely over the region during next 5 days and thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds over Kerala and Mahe and Karnataka during 5 days
-Similar conditions will prevail over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during 7-8 May.
-Heavy rainfall very likely over Kerala and Mahe during next 5 days, and over South Interior Karnataka on 8 May.
"Those who are over southeast Bay of Bengal are advised to return to safer places before May 7 and those over central Bay of Bengal are advised to return before May 9," the weather office said.
Cyclonic storm Mocha is expected to hit parts of Odisha and West Bengal in the next 4-5 days. The details of its path and intensification will be provided after the formation of a low-pressure area. The system is under constant watch and being monitored regularly. Read More
“A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighborhood at 0830 IST on Saturday. LPA is likely to form by 8th May, morning and Depression around 9th May," IMD said
Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The naming of this cyclone was done as per the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which states that each cyclone must be named to avoid confusion in instances where multiple systems operate in one location
“Yesterday’s cyclonic circulation over southeast BoB lay over southeast BoB & adjn South Andaman Sea at 0830 IST of 7th May. LPA is likely to form over the same region on 8th May. To intensify into a depression over SE BoB around 9th May. To intensify into a cyclonic storm," latest update by IMD said
IMD on Sunday issued high-rain alert for the state of Andhra Pradesh for the next three days, in the wake of upcoming cyclone Mocha
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow warning for rains along with thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri.
Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a review meet to check state preparedness against the upcoming Cyclone Mocha
HR Biswas, Head & Scientist, MeT centre, Bhubaneswar said that fishermen, small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from 7 May onwards and into the adjoining central Bay of Bengal from 9 May onwards.
"A cyclonic circulation lies over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood in lower and middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a Low-Pressure Area is likely to form over the same region by May 8," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Yesterday’s cyclonic circulation over southeast BoB lay over southeast BoB & adjn South Andaman Sea at 0830 IST of 7th May. LPA is likely to form over the same region on 8th May. To intensify into a depression over SE BoB around 9th May. To intensify into a cyclonic storm
1. Heavy rainfall is likely over some parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
2. Hailstorm is very likely over most of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
3. Thunderstorm with the gusty wind (30-40kmph) is very likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Ladakh, Kashmir, Sikkim, Odisha, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Meghalaya, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana
A cyclonic circulation formed in the southeast Bay of Bengal yesterday, which is seen by weather scientists as the first step of the development of a possible severe cyclonic storm in the region this week.
"A cyclonic circulation lies over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood in lower and middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a Low-Pressure Area is likely to form over the same region by May 8," Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Mohapatra said the weather system was likely to concentrate into a depression over southeast Bay of Bengal around May 9 and intensify into a cyclonic storm and move nearly northward towards central Bay of Bengal.
Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
The naming of this cyclone was done as per the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which states that each cyclone must be named to avoid confusion in instances where multiple systems operate in one location
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cyclonic storm named Cyclone Mocha in the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. As per the predictions, the cyclone might make a landfall on the eastern coast between May 7 and May 9.
The Met office in Bhubaneshwar had also informed that a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over the same region around May 7. It is likely to concentrate into a depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal on May 8. Read More
The weather office on Wednesday said it has picked up early signs of a cyclone developing in the southeast Bay of Bengal and warned fishermen and the shipping community against venturing into the region. Read More
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a review meet to check state preparedness against the upcoming Cyclone Mocha.
Collectors of 18 districts of Odisha check the preparedness of state machinery as the cyclone mocha inched closer
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow warning for rains along with thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri.
HR Biswas, Head & Scientist, MeT centre, Bhubaneswar said that fishermen, small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from 7 May onwards and into the adjoining central Bay of Bengal from 9 May onwards.
Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Meteorological centre, Bhubaneswar warned about the Cyclone Mocha and also gave geographical indications of impact
A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood extending upto middle tropospheric level at 0830 IST today. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region by 8th May, morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area is likely to form in southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday. The cyclonic circulation is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and hit Odisha and West Bengal in next few days. Read More
Several districts of the state of Odisha like Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri are on high-alert expecting the impact of Cyclone Mocha
A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighborhood at 0830 IST of today. LPA is likely to form by 8th May, morning and Depression around 9th May
Due to the cyclonic disturbance, wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kmph gusting up to the speed of 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman sea from May 7, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The naming of this cyclone was done as per the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which states that each cyclone must be named to avoid confusion in instances where multiple systems operate in one location. Read More
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik chaired a review meet to check state preparedness against the upcoming Cyclone Mocha.
Odisha government has directed the Collectors of 18 districts to be prepared for any eventuality, in wake of warnings about upcoming Cyclone Mocha.
Four states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cyclonic storm named Cyclone Mocha in the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. As per the predictions, the cyclone might make a landfall on the eastern coast between May 7 and May 9. Read More
The Indian Meteorological Department informed on Saturday that fishermen should not venture into Bay of Bengal from 7 May to 9 May
In the wake of upcoming Cyclone Mocha, several districts of Odisha like Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri are on high-alert.
Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area is likely to form in southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday. The cyclonic circulation is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and hit Odisha and West Bengal in next few days. Read More
A cyclonic circulation has formed and lay over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood extending upto middle tropospheric level at 0830 IST today. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region by 8th May, morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
These states are on alert in the wake of Cyclone Mocha:
1. Odisha
2. Tamil Nadu
3. West Bengal
4. Andhra Pradesh
HR Biswas, Head & Scientist, MeT centre, Bhubaneswar said that fishermen, small ships, boats and trawlers are advised not to venture into southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas from 7 May onwards and into the adjoining central Bay of Bengal from 9 May onwards.
According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation formed and lay over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighborhood at 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Low-Pressure Area is likely to form on 8 May and depression around 9 May.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow warning for rains along with thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Puri.
The Odisha government has asked the Collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts to be prepared for any eventuality.
People were told to keep watch on the weather and take safe shelter during the thunderstorm, and follow traffic advisories in urban areas.
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