India is bracing for the impact of two cyclones, Hamoon and Tej, with the Southern states likely to experience stormy weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone Tej is expected to form in the Arabian Sea, while cyclone Hamoon is forming in the Bay of Bengal.
As per reports by The Weather Channel, Cyclone Tej recently intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm during the early hours of Monday. However, it has since changed course towards the Middle East.
Cyclone Hamoon, on the other hand, is categorized as a deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify over the next 12 hours as it moves northwards. Iran has given it the name Hamoon, and it is projected to head north-northeast, eventually making landfall between Khepupara and Chittagong on October 25. This cyclone is expected to bring rain to India.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for several northeastern states, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, south Assam, and Meghalaya, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy rains. Additionally, the coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on yellow alert for moderate showers on Tuesday and Wednesday due to Cyclone Hamoon’s movement.
Specifically, major districts in West Bengal, such as Howrah and Hoogly, are under a yellow watch for Tuesday. Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea along and off the Odisha and West Bengal coasts until October 25, given the anticipated strong winds and rough to very rough sea conditions.
The impact of these cyclones could disrupt Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal and Odisha, with heavy rainfall predicted in the region. The wet and windy weather may pose challenges for the festive celebrations in these states. The IMD is closely monitoring the development and movement of the cyclones to provide timely warnings and advisories to the public.
