Severe cyclone Montha likely to form over Bay of Bengal (ANI)
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has been placed on high alert as two developing cyclonic systems over the East Central Arabian Sea and the South East Bay of Bengal are expected to intensify into cyclone “Montha” within the next 48 hours.According to a statement cited by ANI, the Army said the situation is being closely monitored in coordination with the national disaster management authority (NDMA) and respective state governments.“The Indian Army has been placed on high alert in view of the developing cyclonic systems over both the East Central Arabian Sea and the South East Bay of Bengal, which are expected to intensify over the next 48 hours into Cyclone ‘Montha’. The situation is being closely monitored in coordination with the national disaster management authority (NDMA) and respective state governments,” the Army said. Both systems are currently under observation by meteorological agencies, which have issued an Orange alert for the Northern coast of Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas, as they develop into a potential severe weather event that could impact coastal regions. Defence and disaster management authorities are said to be coordinating to ensure readiness for possible relief and rescue operations.Authorities across coastal states remain on standby as part of early preparedness measures.