Cyclone Senyar Intensifies in Bay of Bengal
A developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is rapidly gaining strength and is expected to transform into cyclonic storm Senyar within the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather system poses significant threats to coastal regions along the Andaman Sea and several southern Indian states.
The IMD has issued urgent weather warnings advising residents in vulnerable areas to avoid sea travel, secure essential supplies, monitor official updates regularly, and relocate to safe shelters if necessary. The alert was officially released on Monday as the system continued to intensify.
Affected Regions and Rainfall Predictions
The weather department has identified multiple regions that will experience substantial rainfall between November 25 and November 29. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to bear the brunt of the weather system with heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout this period.
Other regions facing similar weather conditions include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The IMD forecasts that these areas will experience significant precipitation as the cyclonic system progresses.
There is potential for some coastal districts of Odisha to receive rainfall between November 25 and 27, though this depends on further intensification of the low-pressure system currently positioned over the Strait of Malacca and the nearby South Andaman Sea.
Movement Patterns and Expected Development
IMD scientist Sanjeev Dwivedi provided crucial insights into the system's trajectory, confirming to ANI that the weather system is moving in a west-northwest direction. This movement pattern determines which regions will experience the most severe impacts.
The system is projected to reach its peak intensity and officially become Cyclone Senyar on November 26. The name 'Senyar' was contributed by the United Arab Emirates and typically translates to 'lion' in Arabic. This name follows the established rotational naming system for cyclonic storms in the North Indian Ocean region.
Mariners and coastal communities are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the cyclone develops, with rough sea conditions anticipated across the affected areas. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea until the weather system stabilizes.
