Met Dept predicts heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar islands

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday has predicted heavy rainfall in Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to the influence of low-pressure area over the Andaman sea. According to the department, the fishermen around the islands have been advised to not venture into the sea till November 8. Along with it, reports stated that the Indian Coast Guard Ships and Aircraft have been kept on standby to respond to any developing situations at sea. 

Shipping department's advisory

According to reports, the shipping department has issued an advisory to the tourists and the general public to plan their journey to the islands as per the weather predictions. Further, it has been reported that around 51.9 Millimetre of rain was recorded in Port Blair and nearby areas on Monday morning. 

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Cyclone 'Maha' intensifies

According to the weather forecasting agency, the cyclonic storm Maha has moved towards the West and had escalated into a very severe cyclonic storm at 2:30 pm on Sunday over East Central Arabian Sea about 590 km WSW of Veraval, Gujarat. According to reports, Rajasthan received heavy downpour due to an upper air trough built due to Cyclone Maha. Jaisalmer recorded 5.4 mm rainfall followed by 3 mm in Bikaner, 2.8 mm in Kota and 2.6 mm in Churu. An upper air trough has built-in parts of Rajasthan especially in Kota and Udaipur divisions due to the cyclonic activity in neighbouring Gujarat. Thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in Baran, Kota, Bundi, Udaipur, Churu, Chittorgarh, Jhalawar, Sirohi, Alwar and Jhunjhunu districts, stated IMD. 

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IMD warning

The IMD on Monday has issued a warning of heavy rain and thundershowers for north Konkan and north-central parts of the state from November 6-8 due to Cyclone Maha'. Further, fishermen have been asked to return to the shores and all the district administrations have been asked to remain alert. 

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