After what Cyclone Tauktae did with several states including Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned the country of one more cyclone Yass, that is with a low-pressure area to be noticed over the east-central Bay of Bengal around May 23. The cyclone Tauktae has already done so much destruction to the states it was encountered at.
Sunitha Devi, in charge – cyclones at the IMD told, “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”.
The cyclone has been named “Yaas”, a name that was given by Oman. Sunitha Devi also mentioned 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 meteorological environments is also helpful for cyclone development.
Over 13 people died in Gujarat due to this cyclone Tauktae that bashed sections of the state and what left behind is only a footprint of destruction alongside the coast, damaging electric poles, trees and destructing thousands of people’s property and roads.
