After Cyclone Tauktae another Cyclone ‘Yash’ to hit Bengal between May 23-25 as Cyclone Tauktae ransacks Gujarat, Maharashtra
After Cyclone Tauktae left behind a trail of destruction in several states including Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of another cyclone with a low-pressure area to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal around May 23.
“We have indicated in our bulletin that there is a likelihood of formation of a low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal next week. In our outlook on cyclogenesis also we have indicated that the low-pressure system can intensify. As soon as it comes in our forecast skill range we will mention it in our forecasts,” said Sunitha Devi, in charge – cyclones at the IMD
The cyclone will be called ‘Yash’, a name was given by Oman. Devi further added that the sea surface temperature is above normal by 1-2 degree celsius over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and all other oceanic and atmospheric conditions are also favourable for cyclone development.
As many as 13 people were killed in Gujarat as cyclone Tauktae pummeled parts of the state and left behind a trail of destruction along the coast, uprooting electric poles, trees and damaging thousands of houses and roads.
Characterised as an ‘extremely severe cyclone’, Tauktae was one of the worst cyclones faced by the state. Tauktae triggered heavy rains in many parts along way from the Saurashtra coast to North Gujarat with as many as46 talukas receiving over 100 mm of downpour, while 12 of them46 talukas receiving over 100 mm of downpour recorded 150 mm to 175 mm of rains.
The cyclone also claimed three lives and left 10 others injured in Mumbai over the last 24 hours when it passed close to the city coast.Another storm will create havoc! Cyclone Yas to hit Bay of Bengal on May 23-24
New Delhi, 19 May (RNS). Cyclonic storms have wreaked havoc in many areas of India’s western coastal states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. 13 people have died in Gujarat due to this cyclone. At the same time, there are reports of more than 6 people killed in Maharashtra. At the same time, the Indian Meteorological Department has now issued another cyclonic storm warning in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. According to the Meteorological Department, during May 23-24, the storm Yas will hit the Bay of Bengal. This time the storm has been named by Oman. Sunita Devi, in-charge of the cyclone department in India Meteorological Department, said that there is a possibility of a low pressure area in the Bay of East-Central Bengal next week. The meteorological department is monitoring the situation. He also hinted at a lower pressure system intensifying. Devi said the sea surface temperature is 31 degrees above the SST Bay of Bengal. It is about 1-2 ° C above average. All ocean and atmospheric conditions are favorable to cyclonic storms.
On the other hand, at least 13 people were killed in Gujarat due to the cyclone ‘Taukate’, while heavy rains and damage were reported in many areas due to the storm, while the Indian Navy and Coast Guard two stranded in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai. 317 people present in the barges were saved safely. Officials gave this information on Tuesday. The state suffered heavy rains due to a cyclonic storm that knocked in Gujarat late Monday before weakening, and during this period, high speed thunderstorms uprooted many poles and trees and damaged houses and roads.
The Meteorological Department said that the tout passed off the coast of Gujarat as a very severe cyclonic storm around midnight and gradually weakened into a severe cyclonic storm and later weakened into a cyclonic storm. State Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said that more than 16,000 houses were damaged, more than 40 thousand trees and more than 70 thousand electric poles were uprooted while electricity was lost in 5951 villages. Giving information to the media, Rupani said that the official death toll due to the cyclone is 13.
Meanwhile, two Chetak helicopters of the Coast Guard also rescued eight crew members of the stranded ship constructor stranded in the sea near the Satpati coast in (neighboring Maharashtra) amid extremely bad weather. While battling the adverse weather, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard have evacuated 317 people trapped in two barges stuck in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai, but 390 more are still trapped, the official said. Are reported to be missing or missing.
Cyclonic storms have wreaked havoc in many areas of India’s western coastal states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. 13 people have died in Gujarat due to this cyclone. At the same time, there are reports of more than 6 people killed in Maharashtra. At the same time, the Indian Meteorological Department has now issued another cyclonic storm warning in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. According to the Meteorological Department, during May 23-24, the storm Yas will hit the Bay of Bengal. This time the storm has been named by Oman. Sunita Devi, in-charge of the cyclone department in India Meteorological Department, said that there is a possibility of a low pressure area in the Bay of East-Central Bengal next week. The meteorological department is monitoring the situation. He also hinted at a lower pressure system intensifying. Devi said the sea surface temperature is 31 degrees above the SST Bay of Bengal. It is about 1-2 ° C above average. All ocean and atmospheric conditions are favorable to cyclonic storms.
On the other hand, at least 13 people were killed in Gujarat due to the cyclone ‘Taukate’, while heavy rains and damage were reported in many areas due to the storm, while the Indian Navy and Coast Guard two stranded in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai. 317 people present in the barges were saved safely. Officials gave this information on Tuesday. The state suffered heavy rains due to a cyclonic storm that knocked in Gujarat late Monday before weakening, and during this period, high speed thunderstorms uprooted many poles and trees and damaged houses and roads.
The Meteorological Department said that the tout passed off the coast of Gujarat as a very severe cyclonic storm around midnight and gradually weakened into a severe cyclonic storm and later weakened into a cyclonic storm. State Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said that more than 16,000 houses were damaged, more than 40 thousand trees and more than 70 thousand electric poles were uprooted while electricity was lost in 5951 villages. Giving information to the media, Rupani said that the official death toll due to the cyclone is 13.
Meanwhile, two Chetak helicopters of the Coast Guard also rescued eight crew members of the stranded ship constructor stranded in the sea near the Satpati coast in (neighboring Maharashtra) amid extremely bad weather. While battling the adverse weather, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard have evacuated 317 people trapped in two barges stuck in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai, but 390 more are still trapped, the official said. Are reported to be missing or missing.
