Cyclone Alert Issued as Weather System in Bay of Bengal Intensifies

Chennai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The weather department has raised concerns that a system in the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclone. Forecasts indicate that a seasonal system forming southeast of the Bay could develop into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening, potentially escalating into a severe cyclone thereafter.

In light of this development, fishermen have been advised to return to shore. Strong winds are expected in the southwestern Bay of Bengal until November 18. The Indian Coast Guard has announced that ships and aircraft are on standby for rescue operations to ensure safety.

According to the weather department, a low-pressure area in the southeastern Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen and move west-northwest. By Monday evening, it is anticipated to evolve into a cyclonic storm in the central regions of the Bay.

The department has indicated that once the system reaches cyclonic storm strength, it may intensify further. As the weather system strengthens over the sea, it could potentially develop into a severe cyclone.

As a precaution, light rainfall is expected in certain areas of Tamil Nadu, particularly near the Western Ghats and in the southern parts of the state, on Sunday and Monday. The regional meteorological center has also forecast light rain in Chennai on Sunday.

Rainfall is expected over the next two days, with warnings of strong winds in the southwestern Bay of Bengal lasting until Wednesday, November 18. Fishermen already at sea have been instructed to return to the coast in anticipation of changing conditions.

The Coast Guard has confirmed that vessels and aircraft are prepared to conduct rescue operations if necessary. As the low-pressure system approaches its predicted cyclonic phase, warnings are being issued to fishermen, and maritime preparations are underway.