Director General of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrityunjay Mohapatra Shares path of cyclonic storm ‘Gulaab’, second to affect Odisha in last four months, in an interview Minati Singha.
Question: What is the severity of the latest cyclone ‘Gulaab’?
A: It is a stage one cyclonic storm on a five point scale and may not cause widespread devastation.
Question: Has the cyclone changed its course and speed?
A: Not really. The cyclonic storm is passing through a path that is expected to cross. The closer it comes to the ground, the more accurate its path and speed can be estimated.
Question: Where will the cyclone make its knock?
A: It is expected that the cyclonic storm will make landfall between Gopalpur in Odisha and Kalingapatnam of Andhra Pradesh. The landfall process will start from 6 pm on Sunday.
Q: What will be the wind speed during landfall and how severe will its impact be?
A: The wind speed during landfall will be between 75 kmph to 85 kmph and the wind speed will be 95 kmph. The landfall process will start after 6 pm and more winds will blow to the right of the landfall site. The impact of the cyclonic storm can be felt within a radius of 100 km from the center of the storm where heavy rain, strong wind may be experienced during landfall and for six to eight hours thereafter. The maximum rainfall is likely on Sunday and its intensity will remain high for the next six to eight hours. By Monday, it will be a deep depression and its intensity will reduce. Ganjam, Gajapati district in Odisha and Srikakulam And Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh is likely to be the most affected.
Question: Is there another cyclonic circulation forming in the Bay of Bengal by the end of this week?
A: No, I don’t know who is spreading this rumour. So far IMD has not given any forecast of another cyclonic storm. However, the cyclone season has started from October and there will be more cyclonic systems in the coming days. But IMD has not been formed yet.
Question: What kind of preparation is needed to deal with the impact of cyclone?
Answer: Odisha government has ample experience in rescue and rehabilitation of people affected by cyclone. I would suggest taking all preparedness and precautionary measures to ensure zero casualties.
Q: What could be the reason for the increase in the frequency of such extreme weather events over the years?
Answer: Yes, the frequency of extreme weather events has increased mainly due to the effects of climate change and global warming.
Question: What is the severity of the latest cyclone ‘Gulaab’?
A: It is a stage one cyclonic storm on a five point scale and may not cause widespread devastation.
Question: Has the cyclone changed its course and speed?
A: Not really. The cyclonic storm is passing through a path that is expected to cross. The closer it comes to the ground, the more accurate its path and speed can be estimated.
Question: Where will the cyclone make its knock?
A: It is expected that the cyclonic storm will make landfall between Gopalpur in Odisha and Kalingapatnam of Andhra Pradesh. The landfall process will start from 6 pm on Sunday.
Q: What will be the wind speed during landfall and how severe will its impact be?
A: The wind speed during landfall will be between 75 kmph to 85 kmph and the wind speed will be 95 kmph. The landfall process will start after 6 pm and more winds will blow to the right of the landfall site. The impact of the cyclonic storm can be felt within a radius of 100 km from the center of the storm where heavy rain, strong wind may be experienced during landfall and for six to eight hours thereafter. The maximum rainfall is likely on Sunday and its intensity will remain high for the next six to eight hours. By Monday, it will be a deep depression and its intensity will reduce. Ganjam, Gajapati district in Odisha and Srikakulam And Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh is likely to be the most affected.
Question: Is there another cyclonic circulation forming in the Bay of Bengal by the end of this week?
A: No, I don’t know who is spreading this rumour. So far IMD has not given any forecast of another cyclonic storm. However, the cyclone season has started from October and there will be more cyclonic systems in the coming days. But IMD has not been formed yet.
Question: What kind of preparation is needed to deal with the impact of cyclone?
Answer: Odisha government has ample experience in rescue and rehabilitation of people affected by cyclone. I would suggest taking all preparedness and precautionary measures to ensure zero casualties.
Q: What could be the reason for the increase in the frequency of such extreme weather events over the years?
Answer: Yes, the frequency of extreme weather events has increased mainly due to the effects of climate change and global warming.
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