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We expect the cyclone Sitrang to become a Severe Cyclone for some time during the next few hours as it does have some sea travel left and some favourable conditions. Thereafter, it is likely to lose some of its intensity as it moves closer to coast. Dry North westerly winds may hamper its further intensification.

The system will head towards Bangladesh and not make any direct hit over the Indian mainland. Sitrang may become a Severe Cyclone also for some time, but due to the intrusion and entrainment with land, the system may become weak and will see rapid degeneration after it makes a landfall.

Scientists analysed data of cyclones over the North Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

 IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in seven states - Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Gujarat. 

Prepare for worst-case scenario, evacuate on overdrive: NDRF chief s advice to states as cyclone Yaas brews SECTIONS Prepare for worst-case scenario, evacuate on overdrive: NDRF chief s advice to states as cyclone Yaas brewsPTI Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 05:25 PM IST Share Synopsis The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in an update, said that cyclone Yaas is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by May 26 evening with wind speed of 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph. ANI...

Due to excellent environmental conditions, Tauktae is likely to become a Severe Cyclone anytime soon and further Very Severe Cyclonic Storm in the subsequent 36hr. The winds are expected to pick to about 150-160kmh around that time in the inner circle of the storm.

1241 People carry an elderly man who was injured as strong winds and waves hit the shoreline ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Vayu in Veraval, Gujarat, on June 13, 2019. PTI Vibha Sharma New Delhi, March 15     While the number of cyclones forming on the Bay of Bengal side of the Indian subcontinent is decreasing, those on the Arabian Sea are showing an increasing trend and likewise the number of those making a landfall, Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said.  Harsh Vardhan ...