CYCLONE MOCHA: LIVE UPDATE

 

Cyclone Mocha to be stronger than expected

Cyclone Mocha is likely to become an ‘extremely severe’ cyclonic storm, but its strongest impacts are likely to be in Myanmar and Bangladesh; parts of northeastern India may receive a significant amount of rain as well

CYCLONE MOCHA CURRENTLY LOCATED EASTERN BEY OF BENGAL, is likely to be stronger than initially forecast but poses little threat to India, with all of its fury likely to be concentrated in Myanmar and parts of Bangladesh, suggests the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Mocha was centred over the central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday evening, and was moving northeastwards with a speed of 12 kmph. As of Friday afternoon, it was 550 km west-northwest of Port Blair, 870 km south-southwest of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, and 800 km south-southwest of Sittwe in Myanmar.

“It is very likely to move north-northeastwards and intensify further into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm over East-central Bay of Bengal during the night of Friday,” the IMD said in its evening bulletin. “It is likely to cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) and Kyaukpyu (Myanmar), close to Sittwe (Myanmar) around noon of 14th May, 2023 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 150-160 kmph,” it added.

Forecasts regarding the strength of Mocha earlier this week had said it would at most be a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’.

Recent cyclones more intense

The IMD has a five-step classification for cyclones, with the weakest classified as a ‘cyclonic storm’ (with winds around 65 to 68 kmph) and the strongest a ‘super cyclonic storm’ (>222 kmph). An ‘extremely severe cyclone’ is just one grade below a ‘super cyclonic storm’, with wind speeds ranging from 168 to 221 kmph. By the time the storm reaches land – on Sunday as the current forecast suggests – it would be a ‘very severe’ cyclone, still quite capable of significant damage. Many parts of the Andaman and Nicobar islands will see strong rains and winds, with many parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and south Assam likely to receive significant rain.

The Bay of Bengal has been generating fewer cyclones in recent years, but those that have formed have been gaining in intensity. Weather models were unable to pick up this rapid intensification of cyclones because they didn’t fully capture ocean conditions, according to Roxy Mathew Koll, climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune.

“Cyclones nowadays can retain their energy for quite a long number of days. One example of this trend was Cyclone Amphan (2020) which continued to travel over land as a strong cyclone and resulted in massive devastation. The Bay of Bengal has seen temperatures between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius. These high temperatures play a very important role in the intensification of cyclonic storms as they infuse more convection,” he noted.

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Cyclone Mocha intensifies into 'very severe cyclonic storm', NDRF on alert in West Bengal | LIVE updates

Cyclone Mocha in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Cyclone Mocha has intensified into very severe cyclonic storm, according Indian Metrological Department.

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• Fri, 12 May 2023 12:14 PM

  Cyclone Mocha updates: Shipping and offshore industries are likely to be impacted

  Shipping and offshore industries are likely to be impacted due to the very rough to phenomenal sea ( 9-14 m wave height). IMD has recommended regulation of tourism and offshore activities and shipping near Andaman and Nicobar Islands until Saturday. It has advised regulation of shipping activity in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea until Sunday.

• Fri, 12 May 2023 12:13 PM

  Cyclone Mocha updates: IMD warning for Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur

  IMD has warned of minor damage to loose/unsecured structures, uprooting of small trees and breaking of tree branches, the possibility of landslides in vulnerable areas, and damage to small trees such as bananas in Mizoram, Tripura, and South Manipur.

• • Fri, 12 May 2023 11:29 AM

    'Cyclone Mocha is moving with a speed of 9km per hour towards north direction'

CYCLONE MOCHA LIVE UPDATE

 Cyclone Mocha Live : Depression intensifies  into storm, odisha, AP to remain unaffected 

Cyclone Mocha live updates: Mocha forming over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe storm by Friday where wind speeds can reach 130 kmph.

Several units of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have been placed on high alert after the warning of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for cyclonic storm 'Mocha'. 

IMD on Wednesday predicted that the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards and is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm over the same region. It further the movement of the depression is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Friday, May 12 where wind speeds can reach 130 kmph, over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

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May 11, 2023 12:59 PM IST

Deadliest storms: Cyclone Sidr ripped Bangladesh in 2007

Bangladesh was last hit by a super storm in November 2007 when Cyclone Sidr ripped through the country's southwest, killing more than 3,000 people and causing damage worth billions of dollars.

 

May 11, 2023 12:53 PM IST

Cyclone Mocha to to make landfall along Bangladesh-Myanmar border

IMD says, Cyclone Mocha would make landfall on Sunday along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border packing winds of up to 145 kilometres per hour.

May 11, 2023 12:52 PM IST

Cyclone Mocha updates: Bangladesh on high alert

Ahmadul Haque, director of Bangladesh's Cyclone Preparedness Programme, said they had deployed 8,600 volunteers in Cox's Bazar and another 3,400 Rohingya volunteers in the refugee camps, AFP reported.

May 11, 2023 11:45 AM IST

How Cyclone Mocha is named?

The Cyclone Mocha (Mokha) - a name suggested by Yemen - is named after the Red Sea port city which is known to have introduced coffee to the world over 500 years ago.

May 11, 2023 11:45 AM IST

How cyclones get their name?

Cyclones are named depending on the regional rules.

The system of naming cyclones was adopted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and member countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (ESCAP). According to the WMO, in the Atlantic and in the Southern Hemisphere (Indian Ocean and South Pacific), tropical cyclones receive names in alphabetical order, and women's and men's names are alternated, while in the Northern Indian Ocean, the names are listed alphabetically by country and are gender-neutral.

May 11, 2023 10:34 AM IST

Cyclone Mocha: The latest update from IMD

IMD says, deep Depression, intensified into a cyclonic storm Mocha and lay centered about 510 km west-southwest of Port Blair, 1210 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) at 0530 hrs IST of today the 11th May. To intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by mid-night of today.

May 11, 2023 09:30 AM IST

Cyclone Mocha over Bay of Bengal will not have any impact on Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coast: IMD

IMD says Cyclone Mocha over Bay of Bengal will not have any impact on Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coast. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra says Met department has not issued any kind of warning for Odisha regarding wind speed or rainfall. The cyclone will move towards Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts, so there will be no impact on Odisha. However, the conditions will be very rough in the deep sea, reported All India Radio News.

May 11, 2023 09:03 AM IST

Cyclone Mocha not likely to have much impact in Bengal

There is an alert of a heat wave in the state till May 12. Cyclone Mocha is not likely to have much impact in Bengal. The landfall of the cyclone will be between Bangladesh and Myanmar. Fishermen and people have been warned not to venture near the sea: Sanjib Banerjee, Deputy Director General IMD, Kolkata, rpeorts ANI. 

May 11, 2023 08:56 AM IST

Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm

Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Mocha' and lay centered about 510 km west-southwest of Port Blair, 1210 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight today: India Meteorological Department

May 11, 2023 08:54 AM IST

Rainfall predicted in northeast

Rainfall is likely at most places of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely during May 9 to 11. India's northeast is expected to record heavy rainfall during the weekend due to the impact of Mocha. Tripura and Mizoram are expected to record heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 13 and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 14. Nagaland, Manipur and South Assam will also record heavy rain on Sunday.

May 11, 2023 08:48 AM IST

Andaman administration alerts people

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has alerted people as the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal was likely intensify from late Tuesday night. A well-marked low-pressure area now lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea.

May 11, 2023 08:45 AM IST

Bengal CM Mamata on cyclone preparedness

Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that people do not need to fear the cyclone as the state government is equipped to handle the situation.

"If there come different circumstances, we will rescue people from coastal areas as the cyclone will move to Bangladesh and then Myanmar," CM Banerjee said.

May 11, 2023 08:27 AM IST

Cyclone Mocha's impact on Jharkhand

Jharkhand sizzled as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state, PTI quoted a weather official on Wednesday.

The heat condition is likely to remain the same for the next three to four days, following which mercury may dip by two to four degrees Celsius due to slight impact of Cyclone Mocha forming over the Bay of Bengal, he said.

May 11, 2023 08:21 AM IST

Indian embassy in Myanmar issues advisory for the citizens

“The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast that Cyclone Mocha is likely to make landfall off Myanmar Coast at about 1200 Hr (local time) on 14 May 2023. Wind speeds in excess of 110 kmph accompanied by heavy rains are likely to be encountered prior/ during this period,” read the embassy statement.

May 11, 2023 08:17 AM IST

Southern districts of Bengal singe in heat conditions

The southern districts of West Bengal reeled under the heat conditions on Wednesday and the temperature in the region will hover around 40 degree Celsius in the next 24 hours, the Met department said.

May 11, 2023 08:10 AM IST

IMD predicts ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ by Friday

Continuing to move north-northwestwards, the weather office said the system will gradually intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by May 11 morning and a very severe cyclonic storm by May 12 morning over southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

May 11, 2023 08:00 AM IST

Cyclonic storm to weaken from Saturday

The cyclonic storm is likely to re-curve gradually, move north-northeastwards and weaken slightly from May 13 and cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) and Kyaukpyu (Myanmar) around the forenoon of May 14, with maximum sustained wind speed of 110-120 kmph gusting to 130 kmph, the IMD added.

May 11, 2023 07:59 AM IST

'Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar face a greater risk of landslide'

The state minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said, “Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar face a greater risk of landslide due to rain and high speed wind. Preparations for their safety have been made,” DD News reported.

May 11, 2023 07:39 AM IST

How a ‘system’ becomes a ‘cyclonic storm’

A system is categorised as a Cyclonic Storm when its 3-minute average maximum sustained wind speeds fall between 63-88 kmph, as per IMD

May 11, 2023 07:31 AM IST

Departure of ‘Nalanda’ vessel was delayed yesterday

The scheduled departure of the vessel 'Nalanda' from Chennai to Port Blair via Campbell Bay and Nancowry on May 10 has been postponed until further notice. Passengers can get update and status of the vessel from the information counter at Phoenix Bay here. A dedicated phone service - number 03192-245555/232714, toll free number 18003452714 and Chennai counter phone number 044 – 25226873 has been set up, officials told PTI.

May 11, 2023 07:30 AM IST

Nomenclature of cyclones

Cyclones are named depending on the regional rules.

The system of naming cyclones was adopted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and member countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (ESCAP). According to the WMO, in the Atlantic and in the Southern Hemisphere (Indian Ocean and South Pacific), tropical cyclones receive names in alphabetical order, and women's and men's names are alternated, while in the Northern Indian Ocean, the names are listed alphabetically by country and are gender-neutral.

May 11, 2023 07:30 AM IST

Here's how Cyclone Mocha got its name

The Cyclone Mocha (Mokha) - a name suggested by Yemen - was named after the Red Sea port city which is known to have introduced coffee to the world over 500 years ago.

May 11, 2023 07:17 AM IST

Deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal

The meteorological department updated, “The deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 07 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centered at 0830 hours IST of today, the 10th May 2023 over the same region near latitude 8.8°N and longitude 88.9°E, about 530 km southwest of Port Blair, 1430 km souds of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) and 1320 km south-southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar).”

May 11, 2023 07:17 AM IST

If you area is under cyclone alert, follow these guidelines

Keep monitoring the warnings. This will help you prepare for a cyclone emergency.

Pass the information to others.

Ignore rumours and do not spread them; this will help to avoid panic situations.

Believe in the official information

May 11, 2023 07:10 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee assures full preparation

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said "There is no need to fear the cyclone. If need be, we will shift people from coastal areas. The forecast suggests that the cyclone will move to Bangladesh and, thereafter, towards Myanmar," ANI reported.

May 11, 2023 07:09 AM IST

What to do if caught in cyclone?

Leave early before your way to high ground or shelter gets flooded

Do not delay and run the risk of being marooned

If your house is securely built on high ground take shelter in the safe part of the house. However, if asked to evacuate do not hesitate to leave the place.

Board up glass windows or put storm shutters in place.

May 11, 2023 07:09 AM IST

'Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar face a greater risk of landslide'

The state minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said, “Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar face a greater risk of landslide due to rain and high speed wind. Preparations for their safety have been made,” DD News reported.

May 11, 2023 07:00 AM IST

Bangladesh has put the army, navy and coast guard on alert

The state minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said that like previous years, the government has put the army, navy and coast guard on alert to deal with any situation arising due to the cyclone, DD news reported.

May 11, 2023 07:00 AM IST

Cyclone Mocha updates: 'Deep Depression near Port Blair expected to become cyclonic storm tonight'

The India Meteorological Department tweeted, "Deep Depression lay centered near 10.0 N and 88.4 E, about 510 km west-southwest of port Blair, 1320 km south-southwest of Cox’s bazaar (Bangladesh) at 1730 hrs IST of today the 10th May. To intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm by tonight."

May 11, 2023 06:58 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard on high alert after IMD's warning

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) units have been placed on high alert amid the warning of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for cyclonic storm 'Mocha', said an official statement, ANI reported.

Varun Dhawan relishes a glass of watermelon juice; know how it helps beat the heat

 Varun Dhawan relishes a glass of watermelon juice; know how it helps beat the heat :

But not just Varun, you must also not skip watermelon juice this summer as it is a natural hydrator and contains vitamins and minerals that aid in the maintenance of a healthy body

Summers call for refreshing drinks to stay hydrated, regulate body temperature, replenish essential minerals, and improve overall well-being. The rise in temperatures can make one feel dehydrated and fatigued, and thus you must sip on something regularly. Apart from your regular water, introducing fresh juices into your diet can be a wonderful way to balance taste and health.

Varun Dhawan believes in something similar as he recently shared a picture of a glass of watermelon juice. “40 degrees,” he wrote alongside, referring to the extreme temperature.

But not just Varun, you must also not skip watermelon juice this summer as it is a natural hydrator and contains vitamins and minerals that aid in the maintenance of a healthy body, Sweta Bose, Nutrition and Dietetics, RN Tagore Hospital, Kolkata said. “It is high in antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Moreover, it is low in calories and high in fibre, making it an ideal summer drink for dieters,” she added.

Agreeing, functional nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO and Founder, iThrive said that the rising temperatures make it easy to feel sluggish and bogged down by heat, but with the wonders of watermelon juice, you can stay refreshed and active all summer long. “This healthy and delicious beverage is packed with vital nutrients and antioxidants that will relieve you of summer blues,” she said, sharing some crucial benefits of this summer drink.

Hydration: Fresh watermelon juice has high water content and provides a cooling effect to the body, keeping you hydrated and relaxed even in the heat.

Helps lose weight: Watermelon juice can actually help you lose weight since it contains almost 90% water. It’s also a source of arginine, which helps to burn unwanted fat.

Fights Inflammation: Watermelon has antioxidant properties that help fight inflammation in the body, keeping you healthy and refreshed.

“It is filled with vitamins A, B6 and B1 – each beneficial in its own way. It also houses a component called lycopene which along with beta-carotene ensures a strong and stable heart. Watermelon juice controls your blood pressure and keeps the skin hydrated and moisturised,” Bose added.

The expert said that watermelon juice is best consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. This is because it aids in the removal of toxins from the body as well as digestion. “It can, however, be consumed as a pleasant drink at any time of the day. An adult just needs one glass of watermelon juice each day.”

While the watermelon juice is packed with several benefits, the nutrition experts advised moderate consumption, especially among diabetics, children, and the elderly. “It is advised for diabetic patients to avoid having watermelon juice, or to drink very low amounts since it can spike blood sugar levels,” Pradhan concluded.

Uttar Pradesh to get second Vande Bharat, says report. Proposed between these 2 cities

UTTAR PRADESH TO GET SECOND VANDE BHARAT, SAYS REPORT :

 Flagged off in Feb 2019, the country's first Vande Bharat runs between the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, the national capital.

                  Photo copied from media protal 

According to a report, Indian Railways is working on a proposal to give Uttar Pradesh the state's second semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express.

“The proposal for running the train is in its initial stage. Feasibility is being studied,” Financial Express, which reported the development, quoted Mahesh Gupta, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Lucknow Division, North Eastern Railway (NER), as saying.

Incidentally, the country's first Vande Bharat, which was flagged off in Feb 2019, connects the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Delhi, the national capital. Since then, 14 more Vande Bharat services have been introduced, the latest of which is between Thiruvanathapuram and Kasaragod in Kerala, which began its run in April, and is the southern state's first such train.

Here is all you need to know about the proposed 2nd Vande Bharat for Uttar Pradesh:

(1.) As per the report, the train will connect Lucknow, the state capital, with Gorakhpur, the home turf of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

(2.) To cover the total distance of 270 kms, the semi-high-speed service is expected to take less than 4 hours. Gorakhdham Express and Bihar Sampark Kranti Express, at present the two fastest trains between the cities, both take around 5 hours (4 hours 45 minutes) for the journey.

(3.) There is, however, no information on its stoppages, as well as days on which it will operate. Most Vande Bharat trains run 6 days a week.

(4.) The proposed Lucknow-Gorakhpur service will be the inaugural Vande Bharat for the NER zone, and fifth for the Northern Railway (NR) zone.

(5.) Gupta, the official quoted above, also said that if implemented, the Lucknow-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat may be extended to Delhi if found feasible as per demands and other operational aspects.

Oscar-nominated Writing with fire wins Peabody Award in Documentary category

 Oscar-nominated Writing with fire wins Peabody Award in Documentary category 

Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh's Writing with Fire, has won a Peabody Award in Documentary category.  

               Writing With Fire, the Oscar-nominated Indian documentary directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, has won a Peabody Award in Documentary category. The documentary revolves around the only women-led newspaper in India- Khabar Lahariya, and how it transitions into digital journalism. (Also read: Oscars 2023: India's All That Breathes loses out on Best Documentary Feature trophy) 

             Taking to Instagram to announce the news, the official handle of the film wrote in the caption: "We picked up India’s first Peabody! For 80+ years, @Peabodywards has celebrated #StoriesThatMatter and reflect the world around us. A privilege to be recognized amongst this tremendous class of storytelling excellence!"

The Peabody announced the 35 selected winners for the year 2022 on Wednesday. Writing with Fire was awarded in the Documentary category. The official citation of the Peabody awards read, “The fearless journalists of India’s only all-female newspaper redefine traditional notions of power in Writing With Fire, a gripping film from Independent Lens about the intrepid team behind the success of the news outlet Khabar Lahariya.”

Picture copy from media site

"The women risk it all in a male-dominated media landscape to cover stories of violence against women, municipal corruption, and religious separatism in rural regions that still don’t recognize them as equals, let alone bonafide journalists. But their passion and bravery in the face of gender and class bias drive this beautifully shot documentary from directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. The filmmakers follow this ambitious group of Dalit, or ‘low-caste,’ women as they pivot from print to digital in order to expand their publication’s reach from an underground news network to an independent media empire. Khabar Lahariya’s YouTube site now has over 10 million views. For highlighting the awe-inspiring efforts of these courageous female reporters on the front lines of India’s leading issues and for its inspiring embodiment of tenacious, local journalism, Peabody honors Independent Lens: Writing with Fire."

Writing with Fire created history by becoming the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film in 2022. It lost the Oscar to 'Summer of Soul' (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)'. Writing with Fire had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it won two major awards- the Audience Award and the Special Jury Award.

CYCLONE MOCHA: LOW PRESSURE AREA LIKELY TO INTENSIFY INTO CYCLONE MOCHA

CYCLONE MOCHA: LOW PRESSURE AREA LIKELY TO INTENSIFY INTO CYCLONE MOCHA 

 It was expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Thursday morning over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal

Cyclone Mocha is expected to cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coast on Sunday. (IMD)

A low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea that concentrated into a depression, about 510 km southwest of Port Blair, on Tuesday evening was likely to intensify into Cyclone Mocha by Wednesday evening.

It was expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Thursday morning over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. Thereafter, it was likely to recurve gradually and move north-northeastwards and cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) and Kyaukpyu (Myanmar) around the forenoon of May 14 (Sunday), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

“The tropical cyclone heat potential, which provides energy to the cyclone, is high near the Myanmar coast...[the] Bay of Bengal is considerably warm with sea surface temperatures of over 30 degrees C over most parts of the ocean,” said an IMD official.

“Conditions are favourable for intensification of this cyclone which is why most models are showing that it will become a very severe cyclonic storm.”

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (Pune) climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll said the sea surface temperatures near Myanmar are as high as the rest of the Bay of Bengal--around 30-32 degrees C or 1-2 degrees C above normal. “The subsurface conditions are also warm, but not as warm as the central Bay.”

Koll said both ocean and atmospheric conditions over the Bay of Bengal are favourable for cyclone development. “The ocean surface temperatures are anomalously warm by 1-2 degrees C and the subsurface heat is also sufficient to provide a constant supply of heat and moisture for cyclone formation and intensification.”

Fishermen, small ships, boats, and trawlers have been advised against venturing into the southeast and central Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.

IMD has also advised regulation of tourism and offshore activities and shipping near Andaman and Nicobar Islands until May 12 and of shipping activity in the sea areas of southeast and central Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea until May 13.

Rainfall was likely at most places in Andaman and Nicobar Islands until May 11. India’s northeast is expected to record heavy rainfall during the weekend due to the impact of Mocha.