• Source:JND

Cyclone Senyar: A well-marked low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm, which will be named ‘Cyclone Senyar’, is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, over the coming days.

The weather department has issued an alert, warning of heavy rains, strong winds, and rough sea conditions in the region. Authorities have advised residents to avoid sea travel, secure essential supplies, follow official updates, and be prepared to move to safe shelters if required.

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Cyclone Senyar: Check IMD Forecast

On November 24, the IMD issued a bulletin stating, “The Well-Marked low-pressure area, Malaysia, and adjoining Strait of Malacca on November 24. It is very likely to intensify into a depression over the South Andaman Sea during the next 24 hours. Thus, the South Andaman Sea, the Strait of Malacca and coastal Malaysia are likely to see heavy rains, strong gusts, and choppy seas.”

The IMD further stated that a low-pressure area is likely to form over Comorin and adjoining areas of the southwest Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka around November 25.

IMD Issues Alert For Heavy Rainfall In THESE Regions

The MeT department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands between November 25 and 29 (Tuesday to Saturday). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Tamil Nadu from November 25 to 27, in Kerala and Mahe during November 24 to 26, in Lakshadweep on November 24, and in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on November 29.

According to the IMD, rain is likely to intensify over Tamil Nadu, with chances of “very heavy rainfall” on 24th and 28th-30th, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on 30th November.

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Cyclone Senyar: Expected Landfall Timing And Path

Although the cyclone’s exact landfall timing remains uncertain, the IMD said a low-pressure area, which developed over the south Andaman Sea, has now shifted to the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a depression early next week.

As it tracks west-northwest, the system is likely to strengthen further, evolving into Cyclonic Storm 'Senyar' by November 26.


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