After Cyclone Tauktae destruction in several parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted that another Super Cyclone ‘Yash’ is likely to approach the Sundarban area between May 23 and May 25 and possibly move towards Bangladesh. The department has predicted that a low-pressure area might form over the east-central Bay of Bengal. Warning about the ferocity of the cyclonic storm which is named by Oman, the Met department has said that it may be equally powerful like that of 'Amphan' that brought havoc in Kolkata and adjoining areas on May 19 last year during the Covid infused lockdown.
Unsure about the direction and speed of the wind, the meteorological department stated that a low depression has been formed in East Central Bay and the nearby areas. The winds are intensifying every single day and might take the form of a 'Super Cyclone' before making landfall by the end of the week.
“We have indicated in our bulletin that there is a likelihood of formation of a low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal next week. In our outlook on cyclogenesis also we have indicated that the low-pressure system can intensify. As soon as it comes in our forecast skill range we will mention it in our forecasts,” said Sunitha Devi, in charge - cyclones at the IMD.
The officials, however, believe that the stormy winds may take a turn towards Bangladesh after entering land through the Sundarbans and have also issued warnings to the fishermen to not venture to the sea on May 23.
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The cyclone will be named ‘Yaas’, which is a name given by Oman.
Devi further added that the sea surface temperature is above normal by 1-2 degree celsius over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and all other oceanic and atmospheric conditions are also favourable for cyclone development.
Due to the formation of the depression, heat is increasing in the areas of Gangetic West Bengal, including Kolkata, South and North 24 Parganas and probably increase further.
"In the last 24 hours the temperature has increased five degrees and it is likely to touch 40 degrees in the next couple of days. The humidity is also high creating uneasiness for the people. These are all results of the depression," a met official said.
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Last year, cyclone ‘Amphan’ had hit Kolkata, destroying and bringing daily activity to a standstill for seven days. The Amphan storm winds made landfall in the Sunderbans at a speed of nearly 260 kilometres per hour.