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Cyclone Mocha (named by Thailand) has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm is expected to make landfall near Kakinada this evening or tonight with winds up to 110 kmph. Authorities have issued warnings, cancelled flights and trains, and are preparing for potential impact with disaster management teams on standby. Northern districts of Tamil Nadu are also expected to receive increased rainfall. Schools are closed in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
News Article:
Severe Cyclone Mocha to Make Landfall Near Kakinada, India, Today
Chennai, India – Cyclone Mocha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and is predicted to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, later today, October 28th. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the intensification early this morning.
The storm, which formed in the southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal on Sunday night, is currently located approximately 190 km southeast of Machilipatnam and 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada. It is moving in a north-northwest direction at a speed of 15 kmph.
“Mocha is expected to cross the coast near Kakinada this evening or tonight,” stated an IMD spokesperson. “At the time of landfall, wind speeds could reach up to 110 kmph. The storm is expected to gradually weaken after landfall.”
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have already begun impacting coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Authorities have issued cyclone warnings, and fishermen have been advised not to venture out to sea. The Kakinada port has raised a warning signal.
Several flights and trains have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the cyclone. Disaster management teams are on standby in both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with a focus on prioritizing public safety.
The cyclone, named Mocha as suggested by Thailand, is also expected to bring increased rainfall to northern districts of Tamil Nadu, with some areas facing the possibility of very heavy rainfall. Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ranipettai districts of Tamil Nadu are closed today as a precautionary measure. Andhra Pradesh had already declared holidays for schools and colleges.
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