Very severe cyclone Ockhi persists, to recurve towards Gujarat now
Posted on: 03/Dec/2017 11:06:02 AM
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Ockhi over Lakshadweep area and neighboring Southeast Arabian sea has further moved northwestwards with a speed of 14 kmph amid the last six hours.
As of today, 05:30 hours IST, the system is over Southeast Arabian Sea near Latitude 11.1°N and Longitude 69.7°E, about 390 Km west-southwest of Amini Divi, 910 km south-southwest of Mumbai and 1120 km south-southwest of Surat.
It will continue its track north northwestwards during the next 12 hours and afterward recurve northeastwards amid the subsequent 48 hours and weaken gradually.
Weathermen are of the view that heavy rain is likely at isolated places over North Lakshadweep Islands. These rains will be accompanied by squally winds reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph over and around the region.
Blustery winds of 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are also anticipated over and around South Lakshadweep Islands. Sea conditions are foreseen to be high over and around North Lakshadweep Islands. So, fishermen are advised not to venture into the Sea along and off Kerala, Goa and Karnataka Coast.
Courtesy: skymetweather.com
