May 24th 2024.
According to the meteorological department, a depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and hit the coast between Sagar island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh on the midnight of May 26. This weather system is currently located over the central Bay of Bengal, about 810 km south of West Bengal's Canning, and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm by morning of May 25. As it moves northward, it is expected to further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by the evening of the same day.
On May 26, the severe cyclonic storm is predicted to cross over West Bengal and Bangladesh, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of West Bengal. The meteorological department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain in Kolkata, South and North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, and Howrah on May 26 and 27. Strong gusty winds of 90 to 100 kmph are also expected in South 24 Parganas and 80 to 90 kmph in Purba Medinipur on these days. In Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, and Howrah, the wind speed is likely to reach 60 to 70 kmph.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the northern Bay of Bengal until May 27 morning. The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers in north and south Odisha from May 25 due to the influence of this weather system. A yellow warning has been issued for isolated places in Balasore on May 26, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Bhadrak and Kendrapada as well.
According to weather scientist Umashankar Dash, the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara in Odisha are likely to experience rain on May 26, while Balasore, Bhadrak, and Mayurbhanj may receive rainfall on May 27. Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated places in Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak on May 27.
In summary, a depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Sagar island and Khepupara on May 26 midnight. This weather system will bring heavy rain in the coastal districts of West Bengal and Odisha on May 26 and 27. The meteorological department has advised caution and issued warnings for fishermen and residents of these areas. Stay safe and stay informed.
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