Bhubaneswar: Madhavan Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences on Tuesday said that a low pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal which can develop into a tropical cyclonic storm (cyclogenesis).
While Madhavan thanked the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for perfect forecast of Cyclone Tauktae, its track, landfall location, time and intensity, the official said there is an early indication of another system over Bay of Bengal around 23 May.
“Hearty Congrats to IMD for a perfect forecast of #CycloneTauktae, its track & landfall location, time & intensity. Early indication of another system over Bay of Bengal around 23 May!,” tweeted Madhavan.
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Hearty Congrats to @Indiametdept for a perfect forecast of Tauktae, its track & landfall location, time & intensity
Very proud of @Indiametdept ably supported by @iitmpune @ncmrwfmoes & @ESSO_INCOIS
Early indication of another system over Bay of Bengal around 23 May! Watch. pic.twitter.com/Hoo8n1f5JR
— Madhavan Rajeevan (@rajeevan61) May 18, 2021
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted the formation of a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal with further intensification and cyclogenesis between May 21 and May 27.
Notably, the Extremely Severe Cyclone Tauktae, which hit the Gujarat coast last evening, has weakened into a ‘Very Severe’ category on Tuesday morning.
Officials at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that despite completing over 12 hours since the storm hit land, it continues to maintain a wind speed of 110-120km/hr gusting to 130 km /hr.
