The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert as a low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal transforms into a well-marked storm. According to the latest update, forecasters anticipate the storm to move in a west-northwest direction. Gradually, it intensified into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal by November 30. They are also predicting that it will become even stronger. And it will turn into a cyclonic storm named ‘Michaung’ over the Southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours.
The IMD predicts that light to moderate rainfall will occur at most places in the Nicobar Islands. With isolated instances of heavy to very heavy rainfall between November 29 and December 1. Similarly, they expect light to moderate rainfall at most places in the Andaman Islands, with isolated instances of very heavy rainfall on November 30.
Wind Speeds and Advisory for Fishermen on Cyclonic Storm Michaung
Expect strong winds over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman & Nicobar Islands on November 29, with speeds reaching 25-35 kmph gusting to 45 kmph. In the southeast Bay of Bengal, forecasters predict squally weather with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph on November 30. This is expected to intensify to 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph on December 1, with gale wind speeds reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph on December 2.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the South Andaman Sea on November 29 and 30 . And also to avoid the southeast Bay of Bengal from November 30 to December 2. The IMD also urges them to stay clear of the southwest Bay of Bengal on November 30 and December 2 and refrain from venturing into the central Bay of Bengal from December 1 morning onwards.
Alert in Odisha on Cyclonic Storm Michaung
In response to the low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea, the Odisha government issues an alert. Seven coastal districts are put on high alert. That includes Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam. The Special Relief Commissioner, Satyabrata Sahoo, states in a letter to the district collectors that the low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression and later into a cyclonic storm.
Rainfall Forecast Across India
The IMD’s forecast indicates scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during November 29-30. Similar conditions expected over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on November 30, with a significant reduction thereafter. Light rainfall is anticipated at isolated places over the plains of Northwest India during the next two days.
In central India, West Madhya Pradesh is expected to experience light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm activity at isolated places during the next two days. East Madhya Pradesh is likely to witness similar conditions for the next three days. And also Vidarbha should expect such weather within the next 24 hours. Further south, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are expected to experience light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall. With accompanied by thunderstorm activity at isolated places, during the next two days.
Southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, and Kerala & Mahe, will forecast to experience light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall. These rainfall with thunderstorm activity at isolated places, over the next five days. Heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during November 29 to December 1. Over Kerala & Mahe on November 30 and December 1.
Conclusion: Stay Informed and Prepared
As the cyclonic system ‘Michaung’ develops, the IMD emphasizes the importance of staying informed about updates and adhering to safety advisories. The public is urged to take necessary precautions, especially in the identified regions. And also have to follow official guidance to mitigate potential risks associated with the developing cyclonic conditions. Regular updates from the IMD are essential for residents and authorities to make informed decisions. And also to ensure the safety of communities in the affected areas.
 issue an alert.){kind=link}