Cyclone Amphan: Heavy rains likely to lash Odisha and adjoining areas
The Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cyclonic storm Amphan today i.e. Saturday. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, a low-pressure area is forming over the Bay of Bengal and near the South Andaman Sea, due to which cyclonic storm Amphan is likely in Odisha and adjoining areas on the evening of 16 May.
The Meteorological Department said that if it develops as a cyclonic storm, it will move north-east by May 17 and then it is likely to move north-west. At this time the wind speed can be 55-65 km per hour, which can increase to 75 km per hour.
Eight states already issued alerts
An alert from the Meteorological Department amidst Coronavirus epidemic has raised concerns of eight states and union territories.The Meteorological Department has informed that this evening (May 16) a cyclonic storm Amphhan will come, due to which heavy rain may occur in Andaman and Nicobar, Odisha and West Bengal. Due to the impact of this cyclonic storm, heavy rains and strong winds can occur in eight states and union territories of the country.
Heavy rains may occur at these places
According to the Meteorological Department’s alert, Andaman and Nicobar Islands may receive heavy rains today and tomorrow. Apart from this, there may be heavy rains at some places in the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the south and central areas of the Bay of Bengal. Also, fishermen who have gone to these areas of the sea have also been instructed to return immediately. Along with this, an alert has also been issued in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh regarding cyclonic storm Amphan. The coastal areas of the state may receive heavy rains and strong winds for the next 2-3 days.
Alert in 12 districts in Odisha
A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal may form a cyclone on Saturday. In such a situation, four coastal districts of Odisha have been asked to be on special alert, while alerts have also been issued for 12 other districts.
