Fresh Low-Pressure Area in Bay of Bengal Likely to Intensify into Cyclone Montha
A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, named 'Cyclone Montha', by Monday morning. The system is likely to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and adjoining districts. The name 'Montha' was suggested by Thailand as part of the regional naming protocol for tropical cyclones. The Indian Coast Guard has initiated safety measures, advising fishermen to return to harbors and alerting offshore oil rigs. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued orange alerts for several districts as the Northeast monsoon continues to bring excess rainfall to the region.
Key Points
- The low-pressure system is predicted to become a depression and then a deep depression before turning into a cyclonic storm by October 28.
- The name 'Cyclone Montha' was proposed by Thailand for tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in northern Tamil Nadu districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Ranipet.
- The Indian Coast Guard has shepherded nearly 1,000 boats to safety and alerted offshore assets like oil rigs to remain on high alert.
Exam Facts
- The name 'Montha' was suggested by Thailand.
- The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for rainfall up to 20 cm.
- The Northeast monsoon has delivered 22 cm of rain to Tamil Nadu since October 1, which is half the seasonal average.
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