'Toukte' is moving beyond the Arabian Sea, rains in Kerala too, possibility of catastrophe in Gujarat

- Strong winds with heavy rains in coastal areas of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Lakshadweep as the storm progresses

New delhi date. Saturday, May 15, 2021

The first cyclonic storm of the year to rise from the Arabian Sea is rapidly advancing. It caused heavy rains on the Kottayam coast of Kerala on Friday. According to the meteorological department, the situation is expected to worsen in the next 24 hours and it is expected to reach Gujarat on the morning of May 18. Due to this, there is a fear of catastrophe in Gujarat as well. In the midst of all this, 53 teams of NDRF have been deployed for relief work.

The meteorological department had forecast heavy to very heavy rains at various places. Toukte caused heavy rains at Kottayam on Friday. According to the Central Water Commission, apart from Kottayam, some parts of South Kerala received heavy rains from 8:30 am. It is estimated that as the storm progresses, strong winds with heavy rains will blow in the coastal areas of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Lakshadweep.

The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. From here it will take the form of a cyclonic storm and move further in the next 24 hours. The storm will then move from north to northwest, taking on a monstrous form. By the evening of May 18, Toukat could have collided with the coast of Gujarat and the adjoining coastal region of Pakistan so there is a risk of catastrophe.

Name given by Myanmar, meaning 'lizard' in simple language

Myanmar has named the first cyclonic storm of the year to pass through the Indian coast as 'Toukte'. It means 'gecko'.