Cyclone Tauktae forming over Arabian sea, may hit Gujarat coast on May 18-19 - The word 'Tauktae' is suggested by Myanmar, which means gecko, a lizard known for its distinctive vocalizations.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, A low pressure area has formed over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area today. It is very likely to become well marked over Lakshadweep area by Friday morning.
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The IMD on Thursday issued a warning and said that a low pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 16, which may bring heavy rainfall at some places in Goa and South Konkan region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, A low pressure area has formed over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area today. It is very likely to become well marked over Lakshadweep area by Friday morning.
Possibility of cyclone to be named Tauktae to hit Gujarat on May 18-19
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Thu, May 13 2021 19:51 IST |
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Gandhinagar, May 13 : The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has warned that there might be a formation of a cyclonic storm near the western parts of Gujarat in the Arabian Sea on or around May 18, giving shape to the first cyclonic storm of 2021, which would be named Tauktae . Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced that the state administration is on alert and fully prepared if the possible cyclone hits the state.