Such intensity is rarely observed in the Arabian Sea. July 18, 1959 – After originating in the Bay of Bengal and moving across India, a depression moved inland near Muscat. December 7, 1963 – A cyclonic storm moved ashore in southeastern Oman. “The Depression over Eastcentral Arabian Sea moved northwards and lay centred about 300 km west-southwest of Panjim (Goa), 550 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 770 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat). The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and November, with … According the IMD, a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea and off the African coast has developed into a low pressure area and is likely to turn into a depression in the next two days and intensify even further by Sunday or Monday. This 2019 hurricane season is likely to enter the category of very active. [7] On average, storms strike Oman once every three years, mostly between Masirah Island and Salalah, and usually before the June or after October. The cyclonic system will bring strong winds and cause heavy to very heavy rain over coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat on June 3. So each time the list has 64 names. June 2, 1970 – Moving westward through the Arabian Sea, a depression passed just south of Masirah Island before dissipating over Oman. The countries take turns to name the cyclones. 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The names for tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are proposed by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Yemen, the UAE, Oman, Bangladesh, Maldives, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand, Qatar and Saudi Arabia as per the formula agreed by World Meteorological Organisation and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in its session in 2000. June 2, 1898 – A strong storm moved through eastern Oman, dissipating in the Gulf of Oman. The vice president of Skymet Mahesh Palawat says, “There is no depression in the Arabian Sea at this time. [6][11][33] More recently, Cyclone Sagar killed a woman when her house caught fire due to the storm. Current Status of 92A and Possible Powerful Cyclone in coming days. October 24, 1972 – Curving westward, a storm moved across northern Socotra. June 13, 1977 – With sustained winds of 165 km/h (105 mph) and gusts to 230 km/h (140 mph), a, June 20, 1979 – A storm moved ashore near Masirah with a widespread area of. [18] In 1890, a storm killed 757 people when it flooded much of Oman's capital. Last year, cyclone Vayu that formed in the Arabian sea stalled the monsoon after it entered Kerala on June 8. There are 64 known tropical cyclones that affected the peninsula, primarily Yemen and Oman. [3][8] From 1943 to 1967, tropical cyclones accounted for about 25% of Salalah's overall rainfall. October 30, 2019 - High waves from offshore, This page was last edited on 19 April 2021, at 10:36. [26], Although storms rarely strike Yemen,[6] back-to-back cyclones Chapala and Megh hit the country one week apart in November 2015. The strongest and most damaging cyclone was Cyclone Gonu, which caused US$4 billion in damage and 50 fatalities when it struck Oman in 2007. The Hindu reported on Friday that IMD’s weather models weren’t expecting a cyclone. 06 Dec, 2020, 04.21 PM IST September 16, 1961 – A dissipating cyclone struck eastern Oman after moving southwestward from India. The depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone and cross the north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3, and In 2014, an archaeology team discovered evidence that a major flood affected Ras Al Hadd in eastern Oman, possibly the result of a tsunami or a severe storm. June 1889 – Curving westward away from India, a storm crossed the northern Arabian Sea and hit near the eastern tip of Oman. November 3, 2015 – After peaking as the second-strongest storm on record in the Arabian Sea. Context: Cyclonic Storm formed over East central Arabian Sea has been named Nisarga. Both of these are early-stage predictions and a lot could change in the coming days. Cyclone Nisarga: Storm activity intensifies in Arabian Sea; red alert in 7 coastal districts of Maharashtra 02 Jun, 2020, 12.08 PM IST A week after a raging cyclone wreaked havoc in West Bengal, the country is now bracing to face another cyclone which is headed towards the c... Gujarat braces for cyclone, deploys 10 NDRF teams [1] The American-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) also tracks storms in the basin on an unofficial basis. Name of the Tropical cyclone: Northern Indian Ocean (45°E-100°E) Names – In the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal: Cyclone rising in the North Indian Ocean is named through the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India and 8 Member countries pannel.. Now 5 countries joined as member panel. As Cyclone Nisarga forms in Arabian Sea, India Meteorological Department issues red alert for coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat According to a report in Moneycontrol, the IMD has also issued an orange code warning for Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Goa and coastal Maharashtra for today. The area over the Arabian Sea will be under constant watch for the next five days, the IMD has said. "The low-pressure area over Arabian Sea to intensify into Cyclonic Storm during next 48-hours. India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said since 1990 four cyclones have formed every year in the seas along the eastern and western coasts (Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea) of the country. November 1, 2007 – The outer convection of a dissipating deep depression spread to the Omani coast. June 1, 1885 – A cyclone moving westward through the. [21] In June 1977, a storm struck Masirah Island, causing 105 deaths and becoming Oman's worst natural disaster in the 20th century. Normally, the Arabian Sea only has one cyclone every year, but 2019 saw five cyclones develop throughout the year –– which was a 117-year record. September 30, 1929 – Southeastern Oman was struck by a cyclone that quickly dissipated inland. [11][12] Gonu left US$4 billion in damage and killed 50 people, making it the worst natural disaster on record in Oman. May 30, 1962 – A weak depression tracked over Oman south of Duqm. The name of Nisarga cyclone has been taken from the list of 169 names released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in April 2020. The cyclone track — issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) authorities — show that Nisarga will cross very close to the Mumbai coast while entering the land. May 27, 1973 – Moving westward through the Arabian Sea, a weak storm struck the Yemenese island of Socotra before dissipating offshore. July 2, 1972 – A weak storm moved ashore in eastern Oman. [3] In addition, storm intensities at landfall have only been accurately known since around 1979,[7] and reliable record keeping began around 1970. The remainder formed in the Bay of Bengal off India's east coast. [2] [3] [4] However, storms typically do not reach a high intensity in the Arabian Sea due to dry air coming from the desert of the Arabian Peninsula and unfavorable wind shear from the monsoon. The present study presents measurements of a deep submesoscale cyclone in the Arabian Sea, collected during the PHYSINDIEN 2019 experiment. 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[3] About 48.5% of cyclones dissipate without making landfall, or moving ashore,[4] and around one in three storms move toward the Arabian Peninsula. [19][20] Another storm-related shipwreck killed 18 people in December 1998. June 30, 2016 – A weakening depression caused some rainfall over along the coast of Oman. January 15, 1912 - A "heavy storm" destroyed more than 30 boats, with some casualties. June 6, 1927 – A dissipating storm struck Oman south of Duqm. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. [9] About once every five years, a storm affects the Dhofar region of southern Oman. October 3, 1992 – About 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall was recorded in. The countries take turns to name the cyclones. A cyclonic circulation exists in the southeast Arabian Sea, which will create a region of low pressure”. There are disturbances brewing over the Arabian Sea that will be worth keeping an eye on over the next few days, if current predictions from the weather office are anything to go by. [2] The Arabian Sea, which borders the Arabian Peninsula, typically spawns tropical cyclones in the southeastern portion of the body of water, offshore of western India. • June 2, 1881 – A storm crossed Masirah Island and dissipated over southeastern Oman. The new list included the last name from the previous list … May 26, 1963 – Passing southwest of Salalah, a landfalling storm in Oman dropped 230 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation in the town, accompanied by wind gusts to 111 km/h (69 mph). An introductory Update on Current and Upcoming Cyclones in Arabian Sea Season 2020. As suggested by the 13 countries, IMD released a list of cyclone names in April, 2020. We underline that conditions … [29] The country's worst natural disaster on record was from a 1996 storm that earlier hit Oman,[30] causing severe flooding that caused US$1.2 billion in damage and 338 deaths. [27] The country has two recorded landfalls by severe cyclonic storms – tropical cyclones with winds of at least 89 km/h (55 mph). [19] A storm in 1959 caused a shipwreck near southern Oman, resulting in the loss of all 141 crewmembers. The warning comes days after Cyclone Amphan left a trail of destruction in West Bengal. The names of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea are decided by eight countries. 4 of 5 cyclones this year were in severe cyclonic storms category and above. If only 4 storms were nammed (Fani, Vayu, Hikaa and Kyarr), all reach tropical cyclone intensity. A new cyclone is now forming in the Arabian Sea of Gujarat. [3] However, storms do not form in the western Arabian Sea because of cool sea surface temperatures (the result of strong winds from the monsoon),[3][5] as well as dry air from the Arabian Peninsula. Within the Indian Ocean north of the equator, tropical cyclones are tracked by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which is the officially designated Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the region. What makes it different? So each time the list has 64 names. [6], The sultanate of Oman, located on the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, regularly receives the impacts of tropical cyclones due to its long coastline along the Arabian Sea. The Met Department has also issued a warning for a cyclonic storm brewing in the Arabian Sea. The names like Arnab, Nisarga, Aag, Vyom, Azar, Prabhanjan, Tej, Gati, Lulu … The cyclone is heading towards Gulf of Aden.Read More: https://www.skymetweather.com/content/national-video/cyclone-sagar-forms-in-arabian-sea … Covid-19: How Delhi is losing the battle of beds, one breath at a time. [22][23] A storm in 2002 that killed nine and caused US$25 million in damage. Meanwhile, the IMD has is also predicting that another low pressure area is likely to form over the Arabian Sea early next week. 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