Cyclone ‘Tej’ intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm
The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) alert about Cyclone ‘Tej’ intensifying into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and its projected path towards the Yemen-Oman coasts highlights the potential risks and impacts associated with the approaching weather event. With the cyclonic storm expected to move northwestwards and make landfall between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) and Salalah (Oman), close to the east of Al Ghaidah, around noon on October 24, the IMD’s warning underscores the need for heightened preparedness and precautionary measures in the potentially affected regions.
The anticipated wind speeds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 140 kmph, highlight the severe nature of the cyclonic storm and its potential to cause significant damage to infrastructure, property, and livelihoods in the areas along its path. The IMD’s timely alert serves as a crucial warning for local authorities and communities to undertake necessary precautions, including the implementation of evacuation measures and the reinforcement of safety protocols to mitigate the potential risks and ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the affected regions.
By providing accurate and reliable information about the cyclone’s trajectory and intensity, the IMD plays a pivotal role in enabling effective disaster management and response efforts, facilitating timely decision-making and coordinated actions to minimize the impact of natural disasters and safeguard the lives and livelihoods of communities in vulnerable areas. The IMD’s continued vigilance and proactive communication serve as vital components in building resilient communities and enhancing the overall preparedness and response capabilities to address the challenges posed by extreme weather events.
The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest updates on the intensification of Cyclone ‘Tej’ into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and its current position in the vicinity of Socotra (Yemen), Salalah (Oman), and Al Ghaidah (Yemen) highlight the evolving weather conditions and the potential risks posed to the affected regions.
With the cyclonic storm’s intensification and its trajectory moving closer to the Yemen-Oman coasts, the IMD’s continued monitoring and timely alerts play a crucial role in enabling local authorities and communities to undertake necessary precautionary measures and preparedness efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the potentially affected areas.
Simultaneously, the IMD’s forecast about the depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal likely intensifying into a deep depression by early Monday morning, followed by a projected north-northeastward movement towards Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coasts over the subsequent three days, underscores the need for heightened vigilance and preparedness in the coastal regions along the Bay of Bengal.
The IMD’s proactive approach to providing accurate and reliable weather forecasts facilitates effective disaster management and response efforts, enabling local authorities and communities to undertake timely and coordinated actions to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and ensure the safety and security of residents in vulnerable areas.
The IMD’s comprehensive monitoring and forecasting capabilities, along with its continuous dissemination of critical weather-related information, serve as essential tools in building resilient communities and enhancing the overall preparedness and response mechanisms to address the challenges posed by natural disasters and extreme weather phenomena.
