Cyclonic Storm ‘Hamoon’ may form over Bay of Bengal; India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues bulletin
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the deep depression currently forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening. The system, named ‘Hamoon’ by Iran, is currently located in the west-central Bay of Bengal, approximately 400 km from Odisha’s Paradip and 550 km south-southwest of West Bengal’s Digha after moving northeastwards on Sunday night.
According to the IMD’s morning bulletin, the cyclonic storm is likely to intensify over the next 12 hours and is expected to move north-northeastwards. It is forecasted to cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong on the evening of October 25 as a deep depression.
In light of this situation, the Odisha government has instructed all district collectors to be prepared for any potential risks and has advised the administration to evacuate people from low-lying areas in case of heavy rainfall.
Weather scientist U S Dash stated that the cyclone will remain around 200 km offshore from the Odisha coast and will bring light to moderate rainfall to coastal areas on Monday. This rainfall is expected to continue over the next two days in many places. The weather department also predicts light to moderate rainfall in northern and southern coastal districts, as well as in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Dhenkanal.
Given the circumstances, the fisheries and animal resources development department has cautioned fishermen against venturing into deep seas. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the Meteorological Department has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rainfall in parts of Purba Medinipur, Kolkata, and South 24 Parganas districts. The IMD has advised residents to seek shelter during thunderstorms.
Unfortunately, the flamboyant celebrations of Durga Puja have been dampened due to the prediction of rainfall on Nabami, the penultimate day of festivities. As a result, Durga Puja organizers are preparing for possible rain and wind during the remaining celebrations.
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