The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas in parts of the Bay of Bengal following the landfall of Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” in India.
According to the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, the cyclone has made landfall in India and is expected to continue moving north-northwestwards while gradually weakening.
The system was forecast to weaken into a cyclonic storm by 11.30 a.m. today (03) and further into a deep depression by 11.30 p.m.
The Met Department warned that wind speeds in the affected sea areas could increase to 65–75 kmph at times, accompanied by heavy thundershowers and very rough sea conditions.
Naval and fishing communities, particularly those operating multi-day fishing vessels in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal, have been advised to remain vigilant.
According to the forecast, the system is expected to weaken further into a depression by 11.30 p.m. today and into a well-marked low-pressure area by 5.30 a.m. tomorrow (04).
The warning, issued at 10.30 a.m. today, remains valid for 24 hours. (Newswire)