Cyclonic formation: IMD predicts heavy rains in parts of west coast

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming monsoon which is likely to hit Kerala on its normal onset date on June 1, many parts of western coast are expected to witness rains and squally weather in next 5-6 days due to cyclonic formation in the Arabian Sea which would eventually move towards Gujarat coast around May 18.
The low-pressure area over southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area, formed on Thursday, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm – named Tauktae – by Sunday. “It is very likely to become ‘well-marked’ over Lakshadweep area by May 14 (Friday) morning, concentrate into a ‘depression’ over the same region by May 15 (Saturday) morning and intensify into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours,” said the IMD.