IMD issues alert- In a recent report, IMD said Hurricane Tauktae, once built, is likely to continue to be the “most severe hurricane” on May 17 with winds of 150 to 160 mph.
New Delhi: India’s Department of Meteorology (IMD) has issued a warning to the coastal regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra as Hurricane Taukate is expected to fall between May 17 and 18. The Arabian Sea will become a typhoon in the next 24 hours, officials said. IMD issues alert
In a recent report, IMD said Hurricane Tauktae, once built, is likely to continue to be the “most severe hurricane” on May 17 with winds of 150 to 160 mph. IMD issues alert
In the case of Tamil Nadu, the southern and western parts of the state near the Kerala border are on high alert. NDRF teams are present and are being sent to the Coaimbator to address the potential flood situation if it arises. In the last 24 hours, Kanyakumari has seen heavy rainfall and extreme seasickness, reports Shabbir and Vivek K.
Fishermen traveling to fishing villages have been asked to relocate to a safer area. Awareness signs have also been given to fishermen not to enter the sea, to add. According to IMD, the cyclonic activity will bring rain or thunderstorms to the coastal area between May 16 and 18, with some areas in the region receiving heavy rainfall until Monday and Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 53 teams to deal with post-storm events. IMD issues alert, The groups were deployed to the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra, an NDRF official said.
