A severe threat looms over India’s coastal regions as a result of simultaneous weather systems developing in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, which are expected to intensify into Cyclone ‘Motha‘. The cyclone is anticipated to take on a destructive form within the next 48 hours, prompting warnings of heavy rainfall and strong surface winds across several states.
Administration on High Alert: Evacuation Orders Issued
The administration has taken extraordinary action in light of the seriousness of the situation:
Evacuation from Low-Lying locations: District officials have been given tight instructions to move residents to safer shelters as soon as possible from low-risk and coastal locations.
Government Holidays suspended: Government employee holidays have been suspended effective immediately to avoid any disruptions to disaster management efforts. Every employee has been told to stay on duty.
Indian Army on High Alert: For large-scale relief and rescue efforts as well as any disaster, the Indian Army has been put on High Alert.
The Threat of ‘Motha’: A Dual Weather Challenge
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said this possible storm is caused by two distinct weather systems that are emerging in the south-eastern section of the Bay of Bengal and the central-eastern region of the Arabian Sea. The likelihood of both merging and intensifying into a Cyclonic Storm ‘Motha’ during the next 48 hours is quite high.
National Level Monitoringj
This cyclonic storm’s status is being actively monitored by the Central government and the relevant state administrations. An efficient response to any disaster is ensured by the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) active coordination with different states.
Make an Appeal to Citizens
Residents of the coastal and possibly impacted areas have been urged by authorities to maintain composure, refrain from panicking, and only follow official weather forecasts and instructions. For the next few days, fishermen have been strongly warned not to go out to sea. Every attempt is being made to reduce the storm’s toll of fatalities and property damage. Every citizen is asked to put their safety first and work with the administration.
