Cyclone Mocha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm, 6 NDRF teams deployed in Bengal

Mangalore Today News Network

Kolkata, May 11, 2023: In view of the cyclone Mocha, as many as six NDRF teams have been deployed in West Bengal. Out of these, three teams have been deployed at Ramnagar 1 block, Ramnagar 2 and Haldia in East Midnapore, and the other three teams have been deployed at Gosaba Kultali and Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas and two teams at Hingalganj and Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas.

 

Along with this, coast guard team is also on high alert and a Coast Guard Disaster Relief team has been formed which has become active in the coastal regions of Odisha and Bengal.

According to the Meteorological Department, the deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal will turn into Cyclone Mocha today and will turn into a very severe storm by the afternoon of May 12. The landfall of the cyclone is said to be on the morning of May 14 at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kukpyu in Myanmar.

Mocha will have a maximum speed of 130 kmph during landfall. However, how much it will affect Bengal is not yet clear. But the Bengal government has already started preparations in the coastal areas and the administration has been asked to make necessary arrangements immediately.

Cyclone Mocha to bring heavy rain in Andamans

A cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression near Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and will likely turn into a full blown cyclone by Wednesday evening, the IMD said.

A statement issued by GK Das, Director (Weather) at Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata, said, the deep depression will gradually intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on May 11.

“On May 12, it will turn into a very severe cyclonic storm over the southeast and adjoining areas of central Bay of Bengal," it said.

It will weaken slightly from May 13 and pass between the coasts of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu in Myanmar (Rakhine State) around forenoon of May 14, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the fishermen of Andaman and Nicobar coasts have been advised not to venture into the sea till May 13.

Due to the cyclonic weather and in view of safety of passengers and vessels, the Directorate of Shipping Services in Port Blair has issued a notification.

Passengers and tourists can also get update/status of the vessels from the Information Counter at Phoenix Bay by dialling phone number 03192 – 245555/232714, Toll Free Number 18003452714.

Courtesy: India Today