India Faces Dual Cyclone Threat with Cyclone Tej in Arabian Sea and Cyclone Hamoon in Bay of Bengal

India is closely monitoring the formation of two cyclonic systems, which are posing significant weather threats to the country. These twin cyclones, named ‘Tej’ and ‘Hamoon,’ are simultaneously emerging in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, respectively.

The occurrence of two cyclones simultaneously is a rare phenomenon, with the last such instance observed in 2018. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has provided detailed information on these weather systems.

Cyclone Tej in the Arabian Sea:

• ‘Tej’ has evolved into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm over the west-central and adjoining southwest Arabian Sea.
• The cyclone is expected to move northwestwards and is projected to make landfall between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) and Salalah (Oman) around noon on the 24th of October.
• It is anticipated to cross the Yemen-Oman coasts, close to Al Ghaidah (Yemen), with the intensity of a very severe cyclonic storm.
• Winds associated with ‘Tej’ are expected to reach speeds of 115-125 kmph, gusting up to 140 kmph.

Cyclone Hamoon in the Bay of Bengal:

• A depression has formed in the west-central Bay of Bengal, which is predicted to move northwestwards over the next 12 hours.
• Subsequently, it will recurve and head north-northeastwards over the next three days towards the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal.
• The system is likely to intensify further during the next 12 hours.

Impact and Warnings:

• South India: Kerala and Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall over the next two days, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
• Northwest India: Light to moderate rainfall is forecasted in several regions, including Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

Fishermen Warnings: Fishermen have been strongly advised to avoid venturing into the affected areas of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal due to adverse weather conditions.

These twin cyclones are being closely monitored, and the IMD is continuously updating the public on their progress. Detailed forecasts and warnings can be accessed on the India Meteorological Department’s official website.