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Please be aware of cyclonic storm 'Tauktae'

May 15, 2021

The Meteorology Department in an advisory issued today (15) said the deep depression over South East Arabian sea has developed into a cyclonic storm ‘TAUKTAE' and lay centered at 11.30 p.m. of May 14 near latitude 12°N and longitude 72.6°E. 

It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within next 24 hours, it also said. 

The system is likely to move nearly north and northwestwards Gujarat coast around May 18 morning. 

The impact of this system, on weather over the island is expected to reduce gradually from today, it also said. 

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