Cyclone Sitrang: IMD issues heavy rain warnings in Assam | Media Pyro

Tomorrow there is a high probability of “very heavy” (>20 cm in 24 hours) rain in Cachar, DimaHasao, and Karimganj districts.

Further, “Heavy” (7-11 cm in 24 hours) to “Very Heavy” (12-20 cm in 24 hours) rains are likely to occur in Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, it said. IMD.

Over Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, and West Karbi Anglong on Tuesday, “Light” (7-11 cm in 24 hours) to “Heavy” (12-20 cm in 24 hours) rains are likely. , according to IMD.

The road to the storm

According to the State Meteorological Center in Guwahati, the deep depression over the west-central and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal will move northwest at a speed of 18 kmph. It is very likely to move northwest and intensify into a cyclonic storm over central Bay of Bengal.

After that, it will recede, move north-northeast, and cross the Bangladesh coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip, not far from Barisal, sometime in the early hours of 25 October.

The IMD has reported the formation of a low pressure area over the north Andaman Sea and the adjoining regions of the south Andaman Sea and southeast Bay of Bengal.

It is then likely to move back northwards on 24 October and intensify into a cyclonic storm over west-central and east-central Bay of Bengal. After that, it is expected to move steadily north-northeast, crossing Odisha coast en route to West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts on October 25.

An earlier warning was issued on Tuesday morning, noting that the typhoon named ‘Sitrang’ is likely to make landfall between Tinkona and Sandwip islands in Bangladesh.

The IMD has also advised the fishermen that they should not venture into the Bay of Bengal and those who have already been at sea should return to the shores as soon as possible.

The government has also advised people not to venture near the sea during the festive season.

(With ANI resources)