A developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to strengthen into a storm and cross the northern Tamil Nadu coast, prompting the raising of number-one storm warning signals at nine ports, according to a report by Dinamalar.
The system began as a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and intensified into a deep depression, the report said. It is expected to move in a north-western direction and strengthen further over the same region before becoming a depression.
According to the forecast cited by Dinamalar, the system is expected to move north-northwestwards towards the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal and adjoining central-west Bay of Bengal areas. It is forecast to intensify into a cyclone by the following evening.
The report said the storm is expected to cross the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. It did not specify the projected landfall location, the expected time of crossing, the names of the nine ports where warning signals were raised or the likely intensity at landfall.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the deep sea. Those already operating along the coast have been instructed to secure their boats safely onshore. The warnings are intended to reduce exposure to deteriorating sea conditions as the system strengthens and moves across the Bay of Bengal.
The number-one storm warning signal indicates that port authorities are monitoring a developing system with potential implications for coastal conditions and marine activity. For fishing communities, port workers and coastal settlements, the immediate operational concern is the condition of the sea and the need to secure boats and equipment before stronger winds and rougher waters arrive.
The report said the system’s movement and intensification would continue to be monitored. It also referred readers to Dinamalar’s website and YouTube channel for live updates on the weather situation. Further details on the storm’s name, projected track, rainfall, wind strength and district-level advisories were not included in the supplied report.
