A low pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and near Malaysia in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD predicts that this system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday afternoon. By Tuesday evening, the depression had moved almost due west.
This could trigger strong winds and bring heavy rain to the coastal areas of the Andaman Sea. Heavy rainfall is expected in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
When will it become a cyclone?
The system is likely to strengthen and may become Cyclone Senyar on November 26.
What is a cyclone called and why?
The name “Senyar” was given by the United Arab Emirates. It usually means “lion” and is another name on the list of cyclonic storms for the northern Indian Ocean
IMD forecast:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands till November 28.
The Meteorological Agency also said that over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahé very likely till the 25th.
“Lakshadweep, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam during November 23 and 24, Rayalaseema on November 23 with very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe on November 23 and 24,” the IMD said.
