Cyclone 'Senyar': Path, timeline, landfall, impact based on IMD's forecast
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that a weather system over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm named "Senyar" by November 26. The low-pressure area, which originated in the south Andaman Sea, has now moved to the southeast Bay of Bengal. The IMD expects it to further strengthen into a depression as it moves west-northwestward.
Rainfall forecast
Heavy rainfall expected in Andaman and Nicobar islands
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from November 23 to 26. The rainfall is expected to be between 105mm and 204mm in a day, indicating the system's intensification. Wind speeds are likely to reach up to 65km/h by November 25 as the system deepens.
Landfall prediction
Uncertainty over cyclone's landfall location
Meteorologists are still analyzing weather models to predict the cyclone's path after November 26. The IMD has not confirmed if Cyclone Senyar will make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh coast or curve northward toward Odisha or Bangladesh. A clearer picture will emerge as the system strengthens into a cyclonic storm.
Cyclone naming
UAE proposes name 'Senyar' for upcoming cyclone
The United Arab Emirates has proposed the name "Senyar," meaning lion, for the upcoming cyclone. The name is part of a pre-approved list maintained by member countries of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the UN ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones. As per the naming sequence, Senyar is the next designated name for a storm in the North Indian Ocean.
Safety measures
Fishermen advised against venturing into affected seas
Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the Andaman Sea and the southwest Bay of Bengal till November 25 due to rough sea conditions. This advisory has been extended for the southeast Bay of Bengal till November 28. Local authorities are closely monitoring rainfall trends in low-lying areas as the system intensifies. Residents are advised to track daily bulletins for updates on wind speeds and sea conditions.