With a depression building in Arabian Sea, which is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm, the authorities have put Gujarat on high alert. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the deep depression in the Arabian Sea is developing into a severe cyclonic storm, named cyclone Vayu, and will cause heavy rainfall in the coastal areas of Saurashtra region in the coming days. “We have alerted all District Collectors of coastal Gujarat to take immediate steps, keeping in mind the likelihood of a cyclone,” Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Pankaj Kumar told reporters. On Monday, the depression over the south-east adjoining Lakshadweep and east-central Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of about 31 kmph. It is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next six hours, a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours and a severe cyclonic storm thereafter.

Source: The Hindu June 11, 2019 06:00 UTC