Published 13:25 IST, October 28th 2019
Kyarr moves away from West coast, IMD predicts clear weather for Goa
IMD has cleared its warnings for Goa after cyclone Kyarr has moved away from the West Coast; IMD has upgraded the weather outlook for the next four days
The IMD has cleared its warnings for Goa after cyclone Kyarr has moved away from the West Coast. In what could come as a major relief to the people, IMD has upgraded the weather outlook to clear for the State for the next four days. However, fishermen are still advised not to venture into the sea for the next 24 hours due to strong winds and rough weather conditions.
Kyarr hits Goa
Cyclone Kyarr hit Goa on Saturday causing destruction. The cyclone uprooted trees, damaged cars and electric wires as Goa faced torrential rains. Chorao, Divar, Paroda and parts of Bicholim areas were cut off from the rest of the state due to floods. Strong winds left electric poles uprooted which left several parts of the state powerless.
Cyclone Kyarr moves away from West coast
According to IMD, the cyclone rapidly intensified Saturday onwards and became a Super Cyclone early on Sunday. However, the cyclone moved upwards towards the Oman coast. It could intensify further during the next 24 hours and weaken gradually thereafter. However, it will remain 'severe' till November 1.
Kyarr is the ninth super cyclone to develop in the North Indian Ocean, after Super Cyclone Gonu in 2007. Cyclone Gonu had made landfall in Oman with winds gusting up to 150km/hour, making it one of the strongest tropical cyclone on record to strike the Arabian Sea, killing over 50. It was also the strongest cyclone to have made landfall in Oman. Before Oman Odisha was hit by a super cyclone in 1999 causing huge damage, loss of life and property.
Updated 14:59 IST, October 28th 2019