According to the latest weather report, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6. This could further intensify into a cyclonic circulation, leading to heavy rainfall in the southern states of India. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for fishermen, advising them not to venture into the sea from May 5 onwards. The weather department has also cautioned the southern states to take necessary precautions as there is a likelihood of strong winds and heavy rainfall from May 6 onwards. The states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are likely to be affected by this weather system. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are taking necessary measures to minimize any potential damage.
The IMD’s statement follows reports of US weather forecast model Global Forecast System (GFS) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicting the formation of a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
“Some models are suggesting that it would be a cyclone. We are keeping a watch. Updates will be provided regularly,” Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a statement on May 2, 2023, regarding the possible formation of a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal by May 6. The statement was released in response to reports from various weather forecasting models, including the Global Forecast System (GFS) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), which predicted the formation of a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. While the IMD is closely monitoring the situation, it has not yet confirmed whether the potential disturbance will develop into a cyclone. The IMD has assured the public that regular updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
