The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Cyclone Midhili has developed in the northwest Bay of Bengal during the early hours of friday. There is no threat to any part of India as the cyclone is headed towards the Bangladesh and hit its coast during the early hours of November 18. Bangladesh, often associated with cyclones, can lead to severe flooding and other challenges. The low-lying topography of the country makes it susceptible to inundation. Flooded rivers, storm surges, and intense rainfall contribute to waterlogging, damaging crops, infrastructure, and causing displacement of communities. The impacts include loss of lives, damage to homes, disruption of transportation, and challenges in providing relief and recovery efforts. Bangladesh invests in early warning systems and infrastructure to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and cyclones.
However, strong winds with speeds 30 to 40 km/hr gusting to 50 km/hr could hit Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam on Saturday. This is the second cyclone which has been developing in the bay of bengal in less than a month. Before the cyclone Hamoon had crossed the Bangladesh.
Impact on India:
Cyclones can have significant impacts on India, especially coastal regions. They bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, leading to flooding, damage to infrastructure, and disruption of normal life.The Bay of Bengal is a hotbed for cyclone formation, and the eastern coastal states like Odisha and West Bengal are often affected. The government takes measures to evacuate people from vulnerable areas and minimize the impact through preparedness and response efforts. Therefore, cyclone Midhili can trigger light moderate rains with isolated heavy rainfall along the coastal West of Bengal, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 24-48 hours. Based on the prediction, both Mizoram and Tripura have been placed on an orange alert for today and the rest of the impacted subdivisions will remains on a yellow watch. Mizoram and Tripura may also have extremely heavy downpours for the next 24 hours.
