Mocha may intensify into cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by May 10: IMD bulletin

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Mocha may intensify into cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by May 10: IMD bulletin


Image Source : PTI Mocha may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by May 10: IMD bulletin

Cyclone Mocha: In its newest bulletin, India Meteorological Department (IMD) mentioned that ‘Cyclone Mocha’ may intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday, May 10. It additionally mentioned the low-pressure space over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea turned a well-marked low-pressure space 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,” an official assertion mentioned. It additional acknowledged that Cyclone Mocha could be very prone to intensify into a melancholy by right now night (May 9) over the identical area. 

What IMD mentioned in its bulletin? 

“It may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of East Central Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea on 10th May. It is likely to move initially N-northwestwards till 12th May morning. Thereafter, might recurve gradually and move N-northeastwards towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts,” the assertion mentioned.

Earlier on Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned that individuals don’t must worry the cyclone because the state authorities is supplied to deal with the scenario. “There is no reason to panic about Cyclone Mocha. it may not make landfall in West Bengal. But the coastal areas of the state have been asked to remain cautious. Alerts have been issued in Sunderbans and Digha on May 10 and 11 as a precautionary measure,” she mentioned.

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About Cyclone Mocha

The cyclone has been named Mocha (Mokha), a reputation urged by Yemen after the Red Sea port metropolis, which is understood to have launched espresso to the world over 500 years in the past. The climate workplace has urged regulation of tourism and offshore actions and delivery close to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and over the ocean areas of southeast and central Bay of Bengal until Friday (May 12). 

(With inputs from businesses) 

 

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