November 29, 2024
Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is approaching the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. ISRO satellites are tracking since 23-November-2024. ISRO polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR are regularly providing valuable information on the status.
ISRO polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 Scatterometer sensor provides the status of ocean winds and their circulation well before the formation of the cyclone.
Satellite derived videos showing the ocean wind intensity & direction during 27-Nov-2024
Description: Satellite Observation of Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal Format : webm File Size : 4.0 MB Duration : 00:00:25 Plugin : NA
These satellite inputs help in better monitoring and mitigation of the cyclone threat to India.
Early Detection: EOS-06 Scatterometer detected ocean wind patterns, offering valuable lead time for safety measures.
ISRO EOS-06 satellite Scatterometer image showing the wind direction and intensity of Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal as on 28-Nov-2024.
ISRO EOS-06 satellite Scatterometer image showing the wind direction and intensity of Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal as on 27-Nov-2024.
As per the current forecasts by IMD, this deep depression with wind speed 65-75kmph gusting to 85 kmph over southwest Bay of Bengal during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November 2024. It is likely to continue to move northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during afternoon 30th November.