Cyclone clarity only after low pressure forms over BOB: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that cyclone Mocha is expected to make landfall in West Bengal and Odisha this week. the IMD on Friday reiterated that a clear picture will emerge only after a low pressure system develops.
The low pressure is expected to intensify into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining the South Andaman Sea around 9 May. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards the Central Bay of Bengal. This cyclonic storm will be called as Cycone Mocha. The details of its path and intensification will be provided after the formation of the low-pressure area.
According to Mohapatra, even though Odisha is prone to summer cyclones, it doesn’t mean that all cyclones affect the state.
“We have not issued any prediction about the probable cyclone and its impact on Odisha. We will be in a position to come up with pin-point prediction over its path, intensity and other aspects after the low pressure area develops,” Mohapatra added.
According to Mohapatra, there is consistency in the forecast made by IMD so far.
