Mumbai is currently under a cyclone alert due to the warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding possible weather disturbances in the city of Maharashtra. This alert has been prompted by the expected development of a low-pressure system in the southeastern and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea within the next 48 hours.
The period from October to December is considered to be favourable for cyclone formation in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, mainly due to higher ocean temperatures. If a tropical storm forms in the Indian seas during this time, it will be named "Tej" according to the established cyclone naming practice in the Indian Ocean region.
Currently, the chances of this system developing into a cyclonic storm are not considerably high. It is worth mentioning that in 2022, no tropical storms were observed in the Arabian Sea after the monsoon season, whereas the Bay of Bengal witnessed the emergence of two tropical storms, namely Sitrang and Mandous.
Cyclones in the Arabian Sea have a reputation for their unpredictable paths and timings, as confirmed by Skymet Weather. Generally, when they approach the central regions of the Arabian Sea, they tend to move towards areas such as Somalia, the Gulf of Aden, Yemen, and Oman. However, there have been occasions when these cyclones veer off their expected trajectory and move towards the coastlines of Gujarat and Pakistan.
In addition, it was noted that Mumbai experienced a peak temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, making it the highest recorded temperature for the month of October in the current year. This reading was reported by the Santacruz observatory of the IMD, which is responsible for monitoring temperature and other weather conditions in Mumbai's suburbs. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory, which tracks similar conditions for the island city, recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius.
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Given these recent developments, it is strongly recommended to stay informed about the weather conditions and take appropriate measures, particularly for individuals residing in the Mumbai area.
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