Cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ over east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea is likely to move nearly northwards and gradually intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next few hours, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. It is expected to further intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the same region during the subsequent 24 hours. Impact on weather in IndiaWith the onset of the monsoon in Kerala already delayed, the Met department on Monday said the cyclonic storm is expected to critically influence the advance of the monsoon towards the Kerala coast. "These powerful weather systems in the Arabian Sea spoil the advancement of the monsoon deep inland. On June 8, squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely along and off Karnataka-Goa-Maharashtra coasts.

Source: Hindustan Times June 07, 2023 00:57 UTC