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Cyclone Tauktae: Know how first cyclonic storm of 2021 gets its name, its meaning and more
In view of Cyclone Tauktae, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for the coasts of Gujarat and Diu and Daman.
The eye of cyclone Tauktae is now cleraly observed, says India Meteorological Department. (Image: Twitter/@Indiametdept)
Cyclone Tauktae has intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" on May 16 and is approaching the Gujarat coast, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“Very severe cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' has intensified further in last three hours. The eye of the cyclone is now clearly observed in the INSAT-3D satellite imagery at 1130 IST. The diameter of eye is roughly 4 km with eye temperature -5.2°C. The wall cloud top temperature is -93°C,” the IMD said on Twitter.
The cyclone, first in 2021, is likely to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva (Bhavnagar district) around May 18 early morning, the weather department said. Tidal waves are likely to inundate several coastal districts during the landfall, it said.
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for the coasts of Gujarat and Diu and Daman.
According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD, by May 18, the wind speed is expected to increase to 150-160 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 175 kmph.
How cyclone Taukte got its name?
The cyclone has been given the name ‘Tauktae’ (pronounced Tau’te) by Myanmar. It means 'gecko', a highly vocal lizard, in the Burmese language.
Cyclone Tauktae News LIVE Updates: HM Amit Shah has directed state administration/district collectors to make adequate power backup arrangements in all COVID-19 hospitals, labs, vaccine cold chains and other medical facilities.
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Cyclone Tauktae News LIVE Updates: Cyclone Tauktae which is now a "very severe cyclonic storm" is likely to intensify further during the next 24 hours and reach the Gujarat coast on the evening of May 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD, by May 18 the wind speed is expected to increase to 150-160 km per hour, gusting
