Cyclone Kyarr, which is likely to have wind speeds touching 170-180 km per hour at its strongest, is the most powerful tropical cylcone to emerge near the Indian landmass after the Fani which had caused large-scale devastation on the Odisha coast in May this year. Early on October 27, the IMD upgraded Kyarr further to a super cyclonic storm, the first one in the basin since Gonu in 2007; it was also the only recorded super cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea to occur after the monsoon season. 24-Hour Clock. The size of a Tropical Cyclone over Indian seas varies from 50-100 km radius to 2000 km with an average of 300 –600 km. India is a country in the North Indian Ocean that is the most vulnerable to getting hit by tropical cyclones in the basin, from the east or from the west.On average, 2–3 tropical cyclones make landfall in India each year, with about one being a severe tropical cyclone or greater. The storm underwent rapid intensification and reached super cyclonic storm status on October 27, as it turned westwards. Category 4 – 113-136 knots (130-156 mph; 209-251 km/h). [11] In Gujarat, more than 157,000 farmers filed insurance claims due to damage related to Kyarr, with most of the losses related to groundnut and cotton. Gonu weakened after encountering dry air and cooler waters, and early on June 6, it made landfall on the easternmost tip of Oman, becoming the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Arabian Peninsula. The circulation passed just north of Socotra on November 2, and shortly thereafter weakened into a remnant low off the northern coast of Somalia. On 29 October at 0.00 UTC, its centre was 495 km south-east of the east coast of Masirah Island (Oman), with maximum sustained winds of 231 km/h. Cyclone Alert Cyclone Kyarr likely to become ‘extremely severe’ over next 24 hours, says IMD The weather department said the storm would reach speeds of … Nisarga rapidly weakened once inland and dissipated on 4 June. Overlays . The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean. Live Satellite. Despite the immense strength of the storm, and many countries being affected by high tides and storm surges, there were no reported fatalities. This marks the first time on record that super cyclones have been recorded in the Indian Ocean basin in two consecutive years, following 2019's Cyclone Kyarr … [17] [18]. On October 31, it weakened to a deep depression, and Kyarr deteriorated further to a depression on the next day. 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On October 30, the storm began weakening as the track shifted to the west, falling to the intensity of a severe cyclonic storm. This is a rare system that has prevailed as a Low Pressure Area for simultaneous five days now. [15] In neighboring United Arab Emirates, high tides flooded streets, houses, and schools in eastern coastal areas of Sharjah and Fujairah. The season began on May 16 with the designation of Depression BOB 01 in the Bay of Bengal, which later became Cyclone Amphan, the strongest storm in the Bay of Bengal recorded since the 1999 Odisha cyclone and breaking the record of Cyclone Nargis of 2008 as the costliest storm ever recorded in the basin. Daily Fire Spots. Due to the large circulation of the cyclone, the IMD recommended all fishermen avoid sailing in the Arabian Sea for five days. Kyarr is the strongest cyclone in the Arabian Sea in 12 years, second only to the category 5 Cyclone Gonu that ravaged the coast in 2007. 15. The low remained in the same general region for a few days, becoming well-marked by October 22. In May, Cyclone Amphan – one of the worst tropical cyclones the country has ever seen – struck West Bengal causing large-scale property damage. The northern hemisphere’s quietest tropical cyclone basin is currently going off. It was the deadliest season since 2010, killing more than 400 people. 'Kyarr' is taking it Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hikaa was a tropical cyclone that struck eastern Oman in September 2019. Later that day, the storm made landfall in eastern Oman south of Duqm, and quickly dissipated over the Arabian Peninsula. [10] As Kyarr approached western India, the cyclone dropped heavy rainfall onshore, peaking at 400 mm (16 in) in Malvan, Maharashtra. 'Kyarr' is taking it The Indian Navy rescued 17 fishermen from a boat that sank amid high seas west of Mumbai. Le système a pleinement profité des conditions environnementales favorables pour devenir un Super Cyclone, ce qui représente le sommet de l'échelle d'intensité dans l'océan indien Nord. [7] On October 24, Kyarr washed ashore the chemical tanker Nu-Shi Nalini near Dona Paula in Goa state, which was carrying naphtha, an explosive. Updated on October 25, 2019 3:30 AM: Deep depression to become Cyclone Kyarr any moment, may intensify into severe cyclone by today. [6] The Indian Navy rescued 17 fishermen from a boat that sank amid high seas west of Mumbai. Storm Tracks. [2], Due to the large circulation of the cyclone, the IMD recommended all fishermen avoid sailing in the Arabian Sea for five days. Complete roof failures on many buildings. India, Oman - Tropical Cyclone KYARR update Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:07. La super tempête cyclonique Amphan est un cyclone tropical qui toucha la cote Est de l'Inde ainsi que le Bangladesh en 2020, en pleine épidémie de COVID-19.Premier cyclone tropical de la saison cyclonique 2020 dans l'océan Indien nord, il s'est développé à partir de basse pression persistant à quelques centaines de kilomètres à l'est de Colombo, au Sri Lanka, le 13 mai 2020. [2] Both the IMD estimated the peak maximum sustained winds of 240 km/h (150 mph), with a minimum central pressure of 922 mbar (27.2 inHg) estimated by the IMD. Cyclone Kyarr, Weather forecast Today HIGHLIGHTS: A day after it was classified as “extremely severe cyclonic storm”, Kyarr is now moving west-northwestwards and is likely to hit the Oman coast by October 31. Roof damage is common. In late October 2014, it reached peak maximum sustained winds estimated between 205 km/h (125 mph) and 215 km/h (130 mph). These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean. The state government reimbursed farmers for their losses. [9], In advance of the tropical cyclone, the IMD issued rain and surf alerts for the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. On October 25, owing to high sea surface temperatures, low shear and a moist environment, Kyarr began a period of rapid intensification and strengthened into a very severe cyclonic storm. Around that time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipated that the low would eventually develop into a tropical cyclone. Kyarr is the strongest cyclone in the Arabian Sea in 12 years, second only to the category 5 Cyclone Gonu that ravaged the coast in 2007. The 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the costliest North Indian Ocean cyclone season in recorded history, largely due to Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan. Kyarr turned to the southwest, paralleling the coastline of the Arabian Peninsula offshore. On the east side is the Bay of Bengal, and on the west side is the Arabian Sea. [1] The seventh depression, fifth named cyclone, and the first, and only super cyclonic storm of the annual season, Kyarr developed from a low-pressure system near the Equator. [11] In Gujarat, more than 157,000 farmers filed insurance claims due to damage related to Kyarr, with most of the losses related to groundnut and cotton. The Indian Coast Guard rescued at least 19 fishermen caught by the storm. Up Next. The damage so far has been from the periphery of the storm; Kyarr's epicentre is still several hundred kilometres from the Emirati and Omani coasts. [2] Warm water temperatures of around 28 °C (82 °F), as well as low wind shear, fueled rapid intensification. In May, Cyclone Amphan – one of the worst tropical cyclones the country has ever seen – struck West Bengal causing large-scale property damage. Tropical cyclone Kyarr may have weakened to a category 1 storm but its strong winds still left damage in some areas in the UAE’s east coast. Super Cyclonic Storm Kyarr was an extremely powerful tropical cyclone that became the first super cyclonic storm in the North Indian Ocean since Gonu in 2007. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between months of April and December, with the peak from May to November. The second named tropical cyclone of the 2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Gonu developed from a persistent area of convection in the eastern Arabian Sea on June 1, 2007. On October 30, the storm began weakening as the track shifted to the west, falling to the intensity of a severe cyclonic storm. [12] [13], In southern Pakistan, officials closed beaches and opened four shelters due to high tides from the cyclone. The incident happened two days ago when he was trying to protect the hotel's property from damage during the cyclone. The season had no official bounds, but cyclones typically formed between May and December, with the peak from October to November. Three hours later, Kyarr became an extremely severe cyclonic storm. On October 31, it weakened to a deep depression, and Kyarr deteriorated further to a depression on the next day. The overall damage caused by Fani in India and Bangladesh combined is estimated to be around ₹58,000 crore ($8.1 billion). Floods affected parts of Karachi, closing a section of Defence Raya Golf and Country Club. Cyclone Kyarr: Hotel worker in Fujairah swept away by waves, dies. Dubai: Cyclone Kyarr may have weakened and turned away from the UAE but another storm called Maha is heading north in the Arabian Sea and could intensify to a cyclone by Friday morning. After taking this turn, the storm intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, attaining its peak intensity on May 24 with winds of 215 km/h and a barometric pressure of 932 mbar (hPa). Cyclone Onil, which struck Pakistan, was named in late September. On average, 2–3 tropical cyclones make landfall in India each year, with about one being a severe tropical cyclone or greater. WATCH: Cyclone Kyarr waterlogs DHA Golf Club course in Karachi. Early on October 27, Kyarr intensified into a super cyclonic storm, … This storm became notable during its origins and became one of the storms closest to the equator. [3], At its peak, Kyarr had a well-defined eye, surrounded by well-defined rainbands and outflow. Super Cyclone Kyarr has continued to rapidly intensify, and has now became only the second Category 5 on record in the Arabian Sea. [10] In Mumbai, the storm's heavy rains contributed to a dengue outbreak, with a 70% increase in cases of the mosquito-borne disease in December 2019 compared to the same month in 2018. a partially exposed, ill-defined low level circulation center (llcc) is evident in enhanced infrared satellite imagery. The storm reached peak intensity on September 24, with maximum sustained winds estimated over 140 km/h (85 mph). The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. Two cyclones off the coast of Oman in the Arabian sea were expected to affect Yemen between 2 and 8 November. The 2008 North Indian cyclone season was one of the most disastrous tropical cyclone seasons in modern history, with tropical cyclones leaving more than 140,000 people dead and causing more than US$14 billion in damage, making it the costliest season on record in the North Indian Ocean. Max wind speed 250km/h. The 2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the most active North Indian Ocean cyclone season ever recorded in terms of cyclonic storms, though the 1992 season saw more tropical storms according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Cyclone Kyarr all set to impact India in the next 24 hours October 24, 2019 11:48 AM | Skymet Weather Team. The basin comprises the Indian Ocean north of the equator, with warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in New Delhi. Early on October 27, the IMD upgraded Kyarr further to a super cyclonic storm, the first one in the basin since Gonu in 2007; it was also the only recorded super cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea to occur after the monsoon season. [9], In advance of the tropical cyclone, the IMD issued rain and surf alerts for the Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. It fell under the ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ category, with wind speed going up to 170-180 km/hour. 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