Kai Tak to drench Andaman and Nicobar Islands during Christmas
Posted on: 20/Dec/2017 8:44:02 PM
Tropical storm Kai Tak has already given hefty rains in Philippines. Moreover, due to the storm, several people have lost their lives while many continue to remain missing. Flooding rains caused inundation in many areas along with landslides in many areas.
Now, this system is still lingering in South China Sea. However, now Kai Tak is expected to head towards the Malay Peninsula as well as parts of Vietnam. After the storm crossed Philippines, it weakened into a depression, however, it regained strength after entering the open waters.
The system is expected to continue churning in the open sea for another two days where conducive conditions including low wind shear, sea surface temperatures between 28 and 29 degrees exist. Thus, the system will continue to maintain its strength and may get slightly stronger as well.
Currently, the storm is moving at a speed of 80-85 kilometers per hour. Now, the system will head towards the Malay Peninsula and will reach the region around December 22. Thus, heavy rains with some kind damage to eastern parts of Malaysia. At the time of its contact with landmass, the system may again weaken and may become a depression or even a well-marked low-pressure area.
Thereafter, around December 24, the system is expected to regenerate into the Andaman Sea and may strengthen during that time. At the moment, the dynamics of the system are indicating the possibility of the storm recurving towards Myanmar. However, the possibility of the system moving westwards towards Tamil Nadu cannot be ruled out.
While most parts of the country will observe a dry Christmas, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to witness flooding rains during this period, all because of the notorious and unpredictable Storm Kai Tak.
Courtesy: skymetweather.com
