Live Updates on Cyclone Tej: Cyclone ‘Tej,’ currently forming over the Arabian Sea, is anticipated to elevate to the status of a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) by Sunday noon, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD’s official statement on Twitter reads: “VSCS Tej was located at 2330 IST on 21st Oct in the southwest Arabian Sea, approximately 330 km ESE of Socotra (Yemen), 690 km SSE of Salalah (Oman), and 720 km SE of Al Ghaydah (Yemen). It is highly likely to further intensify into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm by the forenoon of October 22.”
This cyclonic disturbance over the Arabian Sea is expected to make landfall between Al Ghaydah (Yemen) and Salalah (Oman) in the early hours of October 25. Furthermore, the IMD suggests that it is likely to develop into a deep depression over the next 24 hours. Stay tuned for more updates on Cyclone Tej’s progress.
Cyclone Tej to move NW, to cross coasts between Al Ghaidah, Salalah on 24 Oct
In accordance with the most recent updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Tej is projected to continue its northwest trajectory and is anticipated to make landfall between Al Ghaidah and Salalah around noon on October 24th as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.
VSCS Tej over WC & SW AS intensified to ESCS moved NW at 0830 hrs IST of 22 Oct about 160 km E-SE of Socotra (Yemen), 540 km S-SE of Salalah (Oman) & 550 km SE of Al Ghaidah (Yemen). Likely to move NW and cross coasts between Al Ghaidah & Salalah around noon of 24 Oct as a VSCS.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 22, 2023
Attention: Update on Maritime Safety
Distant cautionary signal number 1 has been raised at the following ports: Ennore, Kattupalli, Puducherry, Karaikkal, Pamban, and Thoothukudi. As a precautionary measure, all boats are advised to remain docked.
#WATCH | Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu: Boats docked after distant cautionary signal number 1 updated in 9 ports, due to a depression formed over west-central Bay of Bengal
Distant cautionary signal number 1 has been updated in the ports of Ennore, Kattupalli, Puducherry, Karaikkal,… pic.twitter.com/lPgwclE3Pm
— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2023
Cyclone Tej LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for light to moderate rainfall in the following states until October 25th:
- Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura: Anticipating light to moderate rainfall in most areas, with isolated heavy rainfall expected on both October 24th and 25th.
- South Assam: Light to moderate rainfall is expected in some areas, with isolated heavy rainfall forecasted for October 25th.
- Coastal Districts of Odisha: Expect light to moderate rainfall in a few places on October 23rd, and in many places on both October 24th and 25th.
- Coastal Districts of West Bengal: Anticipating light to moderate rainfall in many places on both October 24th and 25th. Stay informed and stay safe.
Cyclone Tej Live Updates: Potential Impact on Pakistan’s Coastal Regions
On Saturday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the development of a depression in the Arabian Sea from a previously identified low-pressure area, positioned approximately 1850 km southwest of Karachi, Pakistan. Following the established naming convention for cyclones in the region, this newly formed cyclone has been designated ‘Tej.’
The PMD has assured that there is currently no anticipated impact on Pakistan’s coastal areas from Cyclone Tej.
