NB Explains | Know about 2023's first cyclonic storm? Find out which Indian states will be affected by Cyclone Mocha
Thereafter, the cyclonic circulation is predicted to concentrate into a depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal on 8 May. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards central Bay of Bengal.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said a cyclone is likely to be formed over the Bay of Bengal around May 9. The possible cyclonic storm will be named as Cyclone Mocha.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over Southeast Bay of Bengal around 6 May, 2023. The IMD in its latest bulletin stated that under its influence a low pressure area is likely to form over the same region around May 7.
Cyclonic Storm likely over Bay of Bengal. pic.twitter.com/HySv6WXRPd
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 3, 2023
The India Meteorological Department will continue to provide details of its path and intensification will be provided after the formation of low pressure area. Director General (DG) of IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra advised people to not panic, but remain prepared.
Why it named as Mocha
It is recommended by Yemen, and originates from the Yemeni city Mocha (or Mokha) located on the Red Sea coast. Long known for its coffee trade, the port city also gave its name to the famous Mocha coffee.
For unreserved, it should be noted that the naming of this cyclone was done as per the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which states that each cyclone must be named to avoid confusion in instances where multiple systems operate in one location.
How is Odisha preparing for the cyclone?
Taking precautionary measures, the Odisha government has issued alert in 18 coastal and adjoining districts. As of now, no alert has been issued for Cyclone's impact on Odisha coast or any other place on the east coast.
All cyclone prone districts in West Bengal and Odisha are kept in a state of readiness. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and others are in readiness for any possible eventuality.
The east coast has witnessed three major summer cyclones - Fani, Amphan, and Yaas - in the month of May in 2019, 2020, and 2021 respectively.
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