Update: No Cyclone. It is weakened. Area of convection formed in the Bay of Bengal is rapidly organized and deepened in the last 6 hours. It is now located 1,400 km East-Southeast of Chennai. According to weather experts, there is a fair chance of significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours. More clarity will be emerged on this by tomorrow evening. But, it is tooearly to comment on this well marked low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal. Weather alert: Fairly widespread rain/thundershowers would occur over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Tamilnadu during next 24 hours and increase thereafter. … [Read more...]
“Jal” cyclone update: November 6, 2010
November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"Jal cyclone" formed over Bay of Bengal has intensified further into severe cyclonic storm and moved 80 kms in the last 6 hours in West-North west direction towards Chennai city. Due to warm conditions in Bay of Bengal, "Jal" is expected to intensify further into a very severe Cyclonic storm and cross the coast near Chennai and is expected to cause severe damage especially at the time of land fall due to 140 kmph wind along and off coast. Current location of "Jal Cyclone": It is now located 600 km East-Southeast of Chennai & 700 km Southeast of Nellore city. Landfall of Jal cyclone: It is expected to cross Indian coast near Chennai on the evening of November 7. Weather forecast for Jal cyclone: Very heavy rainfall would occur in Northern Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh in the next 48 hours. Gale winds speed reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph would prevail along and off North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coast commencing from today evening It may increase upto 120-130 kmph gusting to 140 kmph at the time of landfall Andhra cyclone update: 15-25 cm rainfall may occur in Nellore, Chittoor & Prakasam districts on November 7. Heavy rainfall may occur on November 6 night in these districts. Heavy rainfall may occur in Kurnool, Kadapa & Anantapur districts on November 8. Storm surge: Storm surge of about 1-2 metres above the astronomical tide may inundate the low lying areas of Nellore & Prakasam districts of Andhra pradesh and Tiruvallur, Chennai & Kanchipuram districts at the time of landfall. Districts & towns at risk: We will update regularly by tracking Jal cyclone … [Read more...]
Cyclone “Jal” Update: November 5, 2010
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Depression formed over Bay of Bengal is now intensified into cyclone and slowly moving westwards. Weather department coined the term “JAL” for this cyclone. Very heavy rainfall with wind speed reaching 50-80 KMPH would commence along and off South Andhra coast from November 6. Current location of JAL: 830 km east-southeast of Chennai. It is now tracking in west direction. If it moves in the same direction, maximum damage will occur in Tamil Nadu near Chennai. If it moves in Northwest direction, Nellore, Chittoor & Prakasam districts will be worst affected. JAL cyclone Landfall: According to current situation, this severe cyclone will cross coast near Chennai on November 7 (around 2 PM-9 PM). Chittoor, Satyavedu and Sullurpet areas in Andhra Pradesh may see maximum damage. Most dangerous time: November 6 afternoon-November 7 evening. Very heavy rainfall with wind speed reaching 70-100 kmph would commence along and off South Andhra Pradesh coast. Maximum rainfall will occur on November 7. Districts at risk: Nellore, Prakasam & Chittoor Moderate effect on: Guntur & Kadapa districts Heavy damage may occur in the coastal districts of Southern Andhra Pradesh and Northern Tamil Nadu. Travel advice: Expected Cyclone landfall location is very near to Chennai-Nellore road and railway routes. Tirumala & Tirupati will also see heavy rainfall on November 6 and 7. … [Read more...]
Andhra cyclone update: November 5, 2010
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tropical cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal has now consolidated further and is expected to cross Indian coast between Chennai and Ongole on November 7th night. Current position: Tropical cyclone is located 900 km East-South East of Chennai In the last 6 hours: Cyclone has moved 15 kms in the last 6 hours in the West-North West direction. Most likely (severely) affected districts: Nellore, Chittoor & Prakasam Weather forecast: Very heavy rainfall is expected from the morning of November 6 to November 9 in Coastal Andhra & Rayalaseema districts Wind forecast: Winds speed reaching 60-70 KMPH would commence along and off coast (Nellore & Prakasam districts) from November 6 morning /afternoon. Wind speed may reach 80-100 KMPH on November 7 (maximum damage may occur) Highest impact will be on November 7 when Cyclone makes land fall between Chennai & Ongole. Lull before the storm: Weather may remain normal on Deepavali day (November 5). But, don't underestimate the impact of upcoming cyclone. … [Read more...]
Andhra Cyclone update: November 4, 2010
November 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Depression formed in the Bay of Bengal is now situated 1200 km east of Chennai and is expected cross Indian coast (landfall) between Chennai and Ongole on November 7 evening. Alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur from November 6 morning along the Andhra Coast. Wind speeds: Squally winds speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph would commence along and off south Andhra Pradesh coast from morning of 6th November 2010. Sea conditions will be rough to very rough along and off these coasts from the same time. Districts at risk: Nellore, Prakasam & Guntur It is difficult to imagine the impact of very heavy rains with wind speed reaching 60-75 kmph on the Prakasam and Nellore districts which are already inundated with water due to recent rains. So, we may see "real fireworks" after Deepavali due to this Cyclone. … [Read more...]
Andhra weather: Tropical cyclone alert
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Depression formed in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify and turns into a tropical Cyclone storm in the next 24 hours. Depression area is located 1,460 km East-South East of Chennai. It is moving very slowly towards Indian east coast. Highest rainfall in the last 24 hours occured in Ongole (6cm) and Kavali. More clarity about Cyclone will be emerged by Thursday afternoon (November 4). Very heavy rainfall will occur in South Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Northern Tamil Nadu. Heavy rainfall in the last 3 days already caused huge losses to crops and properties. It is difficult to imagine the effect if this Cyclone crosses Andhra coast. We have to see what will happen on Diwali day (November 5). … [Read more...]
Weather update: November 3, 2010
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Heavy rains over last 2 days took heavy toll on the people of Coastal Andhra Pradesh especially on farmers. According to reports, heavy rains may last for another 2-3 days. But, no Cyclone warning is issued till now but weather department is closely monitoring the low presssure area which was formed in the Bay of Bengal near Andaman Islands. We may get more clarity on the situation by tomorrow afternoon. Weather alerts: 1. Well marked Low pressure area was formed in the South Andaman sea. 2. It is expected to concentrate into a depression in the same area by November 4th. 3. It may intensify into a cyclonic storm and move west-northwestward towards north Tamilnadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts. Weather forecast for South Coastal Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rainfall will occur in many Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh in the next 24-72 hours especially in South Coastal Andhra i.e; Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur & Chittoor. Note: Some Media publications have started spreading rumours about Super Cyclone. So far, no cyclone alert is issued by either Indian meteorological department or International weather agencies. We will monitor the situation and update you when low pressure area turns into cyclone. Super cyclones are not common in India. But, Super cyclones of 1971 & 1999 (Orissa) claimed thousands of lives. … [Read more...]
Laila cyclone update-4
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Laila cyclone is now slowed down a bit and is now located 160 km north-east of Chennai and is moving in northern and north-west direction. Laila moved just 7 kms in last 6 hours. Approximate location prediction: At 8-10 PM on Wednesday: East of Nellore - heavy rains 12-2 AM: East of Ongole - heavy rains Saturday 10 AM: Near Machilipatnam and east of Nizampatnam Laila super cyclone is expected to cross Krishna district coast near Machilipatnam at 1-2 PM on Thursday. 20-25 cm rains will lash along and off the Krishna coast and wind speed may attain 120 kmph. … [Read more...]
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