IMD: Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is rapidly transforming into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to escalate further over the next 48 hours, cautioned the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. According to the weather agency, the cyclone will continue to move in a north-northwest direction in the coming three days. However, the IMD has not yet projected any significant impact on the neighboring countries along the Arabian Sea, including India, Oman, Iran, and Pakistan.
In its recent bulletin, the IMD revealed that Cyclone Biparjoy is currently positioned over east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea, approximately 870 kilometers west-southwest of Goa and 930 kilometers southwest of Mumbai. Various forecasting agencies have noted that the cyclone has undergone a rapid intensification process, transitioning from a mere cyclonic circulation to a severe cyclonic storm in just 48 hours.
Reports indicate that the atmospheric conditions and cloud mass suggest that the system is likely to maintain the intensity of a very severe cyclone until June 12.
With the cyclone intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm and centered around 1,060 kilometers southwest of Gujarat’s coastal district of Porbandar, the state government has assured its readiness to tackle potential natural calamities.
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ Intensifies into Severe Cyclonic Storm: Precautions Taken as India Braces for Potential Impact
The IMD has issued a warning to fishermen along Karnataka’s coast, advising them not to venture into the Arabian Sea due to hazardous weather conditions and rough seas until further notice.
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) predicts the presence of high waves ranging from 2.3 to 3.2 meters along the coast, stretching from Mangaluru to Karwar.
The IMD is expected to declare the onset of the monsoon in Kerala within the next 48 hours, albeit with anticipated weakness due to Cyclone ‘Biparjoy.’ In its bulletin on Wednesday, the IMD stated, “Latest meteorological features associated with monsoon onset over Kerala show: there is (a) persistence of westerly winds over the south Arabian Sea (b) an increase in the depth of westerly winds up to middle tropospheric levels and (c) an increase in cloudiness over the areas covering the southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, and Kerala coasts. Under such a scenario, conditions are becoming favorable for monsoon onset over Kerala during the next 48 hours.”
Efforts are underway to closely monitor the cyclone’s progression and assess any potential risks it may pose to affected regions. Authorities are preparing necessary measures to mitigate the impact and ensure the safety of individuals residing in the cyclone’s path. It is crucial for residents and fishermen in the coastal areas to remain alert and follow advisories from relevant authorities to ensure their well-being during this period of heightened weather activity.
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is rapidly gaining strength, evolving into a severe cyclonic storm and showing signs of further intensification over the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. The cyclone’s projected path indicates a north-northwest movement in the coming three days. While neighboring countries along the Arabian Sea, including India, Oman, Iran, and Pakistan, are not expected to be significantly affected, cautionary measures remain in place.
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ Strengthens into Severe Cyclonic Storm: IMD Issues Warnings and Precautions for Affected Regions
The IMD’s latest bulletin reports that Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is currently situated over the east-central and southeast Arabian Sea, approximately 870 kilometers southwest of Goa and 930 kilometers southwest of Mumbai. In a remarkably rapid intensification process, the storm has transformed from a mere cyclonic circulation to a severe cyclonic storm in just 48 hours.
Atmospheric conditions and cloud mass analysis suggest that the system is likely to maintain its status as a very severe cyclone until June 12. With the cyclone intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm and centered about 1,060 kilometers southwest of Gujarat’s coastal district of Porbandar, the state government has assured its preparedness to address any potential natural calamities.
As a precautionary measure, the IMD has issued a warning to fishermen along Karnataka’s coast, advising them to refrain from venturing into the Arabian Sea due to anticipated dangerous weather conditions and rough seas until further notice.
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has projected high waves ranging from 2.3 to 3.2 meters along the coast from Mangaluru to Karwar.