The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low-pressure area over Malaysia and the Strait of Malacca could intensify into a cyclonic storm over the south Bay of Bengal within 48 hours.
Currently moving west-northwest, the system may develop into a depression over the south Andaman Sea in the next 24 hours. Satellite images show intense convection over the south Andaman Sea, the Strait of Malacca, and nearby areas, with winds of 15–20 knots, gusting up to 30 knots. Sea conditions remain moderate.
An upper-air cyclonic circulation over Comorin is expected to trigger a new low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka around November 25, which could strengthen further.
Cyclone ‘Senyar’
If the system reaches cyclonic storm strength, it will be named Senyar, meaning “lion,” the next name on the North Indian Ocean naming list. The IMD names cyclones only once a deep depression intensifies into a cyclonic storm.
Rainfall Forecast
Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain November 25–27; very heavy rain November 24 and 28–30; thunderstorms likely November 24–28.
Kerala & Mahe: Heavy rain November 24–26; thunderstorms with lightning expected.
Lakshadweep: Heavy showers on November 24; thunderstorms likely.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Heavy rain November 25, 29; very heavy rain November 26–28; gusty winds of 40–50 kmph.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam: Heavy rain November 29; very heavy rain November 30; thunderstorms November 27–28.
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