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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Cyclone Shakhti incoming? IMD warns of intensifying storm over Arabian Sea; Mumbai under orange, Konkan on red alert
A low-pressure system hovering over the east-central Arabian Sea may intensify into a depression within the next 36 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on Thursday. The weather department has issued red alerts for several coastal districts of Maharashtra and Goa, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from Friday through the weekend. As of 5:30 am on Thursday, the system remained positioned off the south Konkan-Goa coast and was being fuelled by an upper-air cyclonic circulation. Cloud formations over the area indicate 'intense to very intense convection,' according to the IMD, a sign of powerful vertical air movement that supports cyclone development. 'A low-pressure area lies over east-central Arabian Sea off south Konkan-Goa. It is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify further into a depression during next 36 hours. There is also possibility of its further intensification thereafter,' the IMD stated in its afternoon bulletin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here No cyclone warning yet — but conditions are ripe Although no official cyclone warning has been issued, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava indicated that further strengthening of the system was possible. 'A warning of extremely heavy rain has been issued in Konkan Goa for the next three days. A red alert has been issued here and heavy to very heavy rains may occur in the adjoining areas of Central Maharashtra and West Coast,' Srivastava told ANI. Live Events He added that the system could 'intensify and move northwards' and may result in 'some more movement in the west coast.' Should the depression escalate into a cyclonic storm, it will be named Cyclone Shakthi — a name proposed by Sri Lanka. "Shakthi" is a Tamil word meaning 'power.' Mumbai drenched, red alerts issued further south Mumbai has already seen a wet lead-up to the weekend. Pre-monsoon showers lashed the city and surrounding areas on Wednesday night. The IMD reported 27 mm of rainfall at Santacruz and 10 mm at Colaba by Thursday morning. The showers also brought a sharp dip in temperatures. Santacruz recorded a minimum of 22.5°C — five degrees below normal — while daytime highs hovered around 32°C, about two degrees cooler than average. This May has been exceptionally wet for the city. IMD data shows that both Colaba and Santacruz observatories have already logged over 100 mm of rainfall — nearly 700% above the month's average. An orange alert is now in place for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, while Raigad and Ratnagiri districts are under a red alert for Friday. Fishermen warned as stormy seas intensify Fishermen have been advised against venturing out to sea, particularly along the western coast. The IMD noted dangerous conditions expected in the Arabian Sea over the coming days. 'Fishermen are advised not to venture along and off the Somalia coast and adjoining southwest Arabian Sea during May 22 to 27, over southwest and adjoining parts of west-central Arabian Sea on May 25 and 26,' the IMD said. Forecasts also show continued rain across Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Konkan region over the next week. Isolated 'extremely heavy' showers are likely over Konkan and Goa from May 22 to 24. More weather systems form across India The IMD is also monitoring the Bay of Bengal. A low-pressure system is expected to form over the west-central and north Bay of Bengal around May 27, with further development likely in the two days that follow. The IMD reports scattered thunderstorms and strong convection over the Andaman Sea, north Bay of Bengal, and parts of eastern India. Meanwhile, south and west India are expected to see widespread rainfall, thunder, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days. Coastal Karnataka could receive isolated 'extremely heavy' rainfall on May 24. In the northeast, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura are set for days of heavy rain, with similar warnings for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Central states such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are also in for stormy weather. Monsoon poised to arrive in Kerala In its latest bulletin, the IMD said atmospheric and oceanic conditions are aligning for the southwest monsoon's arrival in Kerala within two to three days. The monsoon is then expected to spread across the southern Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, and further into the Bay of Bengal and Northeast India. With the summer heat giving way to unpredictable skies and rising sea activity, authorities remain on alert. While a cyclone has yet to be confirmed, the week ahead could prove challenging for many parts of the country.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
India weather: Heavy rains forecast for Mumbai, South and North-East India brace for showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted increased rainfall in Mumbai and nearby cities till May 24, as downpours continue to wreak havoc in the financial capital of India. It is expected that rains and gusty winds will continue in parts of Maharashtra this week due to a cyclonic circulation likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by the MeT Department, with forecast of light to moderate rainfall and high-speed winds in some areas. A yellow alert has also been issued in Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Nasik for today. IMD official Shubhangi Bhute, while speaking to PTI, also predicted that the intensity of rainfall in Mumbai and nearby cities will increase from May 21 to 24. Apart from Mumbai, the weather disturbance is expected to impact south Konkan and south-central Maharashtra. Meanwhile, a red alert has been issued in Sindhudurg, and an orange alert has been issued in Ratnagiri, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Latur, and Dharashiv. Respite from heat for Delhi residents According to the latest IMD forecast, the residents of Delhi are expected to get a brief respite from the heat, with prediction of rainfall and thunderstorm today in parts of the national capital. According to the seven-day IMD forecast for Delhi, light to moderate rains are expected in the capital on May 21 and 22, with party cloudy skies for the rest of the week. Delhi's minimum temperature is expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius today, which is two degrees less than yesterday. The city's maximum temperature is forecasted to remain below 40 degrees Celsius for today and tomorrow. Very heavy rainfall in south, northeast India According to the pan-India forecast by the weather department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra and parts of Tamil Nadu till May 26, with yellow alert issued in over a dozen districts. Meanwhile, heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in Sikkim, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram for the rest of the week. An orange alert has been issued in parts of Sikkim and Assam for today and tomorrow. In north India, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand for the next two days. However, the temperature in these states is expected to remain high despite the rains.
Fox News
17-02-2025
- Business
- Fox News
20 electronics deals this Presidents Day, from laptops to kitchen appliances
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