IMD alerts Mocha to intensify into cyclonic storm by tomorrow. How to track

“The low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea has become a well-marked low-pressure area over the same region at 0530 IST today, the 9th May 2023. It is very likely to intensify into a depression by today evening over the same region,” an official statement said.

“It may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of East Central Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea on 10th May. It is likely to move initially N-northwestwards till 12th May morning. Thereafter, might recurve gradually and move N-northeastwards towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts,” the statement said.

In view of this, eastern states including Odisha, Andaman, and West Bengal have been put on high alert. Here’s how you can track the cyclone

SkyMet Weather: 

SkyMet Weather provides updates on the weather in all regions, along with any other warnings.

India Meteorological Department: 

IMD also provides quick and timely updates on warnings, high alerts, temperatures, and weather conditions.

Zoom Earth:

It is a comprehensive cyclone tracker that offers real-time updates on a storm’s progress using satellite image animations and also displays affected areas. Data related to wind, pressure, temperature, humidity fluctuations, and barometric pressure charts is available on this website and can be accessed via mobile phones or computers.

Rainviewer.com:

This website also tracks all progress of a Cyclone and views affected areas.  Download the Rainviewer Mobile App for access to quick and real-time updates on Cyclone Mocha.

Cyclocane.com.

This website allows you to track updates on cyclones, including Cyclone Mocha. However, it may not provide information on affected areas.

According to the weather department’s forecast, Cyclone Mocha is expected to intensify into a depression on May 9 and develop into a cyclone on May 10. It is likely that it may move towards Bangladesh and Myanmar coasts around May 12. Stay updated with the latest information from these sources to stay safe and prepared during the cyclone.