RMC forecasts fresh cyclone over Bay of Bengal; maintains heavy rainfall alert this week for Tamil Nadu

Why in news

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasted the intensification of a deep depression into a cyclonic storm named 'Ditwah' over the Bay of Bengal.

Background

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm expected to strengthen by Thursday evening. The storm is predicted to impact coastal areas of the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Sri Lanka coasts.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceBay of Bengal: Location of the cyclonic storm 'Ditwah'
• FactRMC: Regional Meteorological Centre responsible for the cyclone forecast
• PlaceTamil Nadu: State under heavy rainfall alert for delta and south districts

For Mains

Q. Discuss the geographical factors contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal and the role of early warning systems.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Meteorological monitoring: Limitations in real-time tracking of rapid cyclonic intensification
• Coastal vulnerability: Impact of rising sea levels on deltaic regions of Tamil Nadu
• Transboundary risk: Coordination challenges in disaster management between India and Sri Lanka

Keywords: cyclonic storm · meteorological forecasting · coastal vulnerability · disaster mitigation · Bay of Bengal

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