Impact of remnants of cyclone Gulab on Maharashtra
HOW CYCLONE GULAB C OULD IMPACT MAHARASHTRA? Cyclone Gulab would make landfall near South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh, possibly very close to Sompeta in Srikakulam district on September 26 late evening. Once the cyclone makes landfall, the dissipation process would begin due to land friction. However, it is likely that the dissipation mechanism may not be rapid and would be gradual. Therefore, the storm is likely to maintain some strength as it moves inland. The westerlies moisture drag from Arabian Sea would also help system maintain its intensity as a DD (Deep Depression) up until Chattisgarh/Telangana. As the system enters Maharashtra, it may weaken to a Depression (D) and would likely maintain that status as it traverses through the state. This post is about the likely impact of GULAB on Maharashtra. Even though no direct impact is expected, the remnants of Gulab or so called weakened Gulab would very likely impact the state. Briefly, I summarise the possible impact below: (F