New Cyclone ‘Murasu’ Approaches Andhra Coast, Gujarat May See Rain Before Diwali
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Gujarat could witness unseasonal rainfall (Mavthu) before Diwali as a new cyclonic system, named Murasu, develops over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the weather report, the system may travel north-westwards through the Hyderabad and Nashik regions, potentially bringing rain to South Gujarat. However, its exact track and impact on the state remain uncertain.
The development comes as Cyclone Arnab, which had earlier affected the Andhra Pradesh coast, weakened and moved inland. The system has now reportedly reached Uttar Pradesh, where it has turned into a low-pressure area and is contributing to unsettled weather.
Cyclone Murasu to Develop Over Bay of Bengal
According to the Meteorological Department, a low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea and the south-east Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression near the Nicobar Islands on Saturday.
The weather system is currently around 330 km from Sri Vijaya Puram and is moving west-north-westwards. It is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm as it approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast around Monday, November 2.
The upcoming cyclone will be named Murasu, a name suggested by India. The word comes from ancient Tamil and means a drum or war drum, traditionally used by kings to announce wars and important declarations.
Cyclones are given names suggested by participating countries to help the public and authorities identify individual weather systems and track their movements, particularly when multiple systems develop in the region.
Fishermen Warned Against Venturing Into Sea
The new system is expected to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours and move in a north-westerly direction towards the coastal areas of South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh.
In view of the developing weather system, the Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next four days. Authorities have also issued alerts across coastal areas.
The department has said that the cyclone's exact movement and its possible impact on Gujarat will become clearer over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Will Gujarat Receive Unseasonal Rain Before Diwali?
The system's potential impact on Gujarat will depend on the direction it takes after approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast.
According to the weather report, the system could weaken into a depression over Maharashtra before reaching Gujarat. However, if it maintains its north-westerly track, it could bring unseasonal rainfall to parts of the state before Diwali, with South Gujarat likely to be among the areas under watch.
The extent of rainfall and the districts likely to be affected are yet to be established. Meteorological authorities are expected to have a clearer picture of the system's movement over the next two to three days.
