Depression over Arabian Sea-cyclone alert for South Gujarat and North Maharastra Coast

Depression over Arabian Sea-cyclone alert for South Gujarat and North Maharastra Coast

A depression formed over southeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea lay centred 470 km. Southwest of Mangalore and about 700 km. South-southwest of Mumbai. According to Indian Meteorological Department, it is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm and move in a northerly direction for some more time and then north-northeastwards and cross south Gujarat and north Maharashtra coast by early hours of 12th November 2009. Under its influence heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated heavy rainfalls at most places is likely to occur over south Gujarat from Wednesday. Squally winds having speed up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra coasts during next 48 hours and over Lakshadweep area and Kerala coasts during next 24 hours. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off these coasts.
Courtesy: Ministry of Earth Science