Deep Depression intensifies into a Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over southwest Bay of Bengal—(Cyclone Alert for Tamilnadu and Puducherry coasts- Yellow Message)

 

Ministry of Earth Science

Deep Depression intensifies into a Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over southwest Bay of Bengal—(Cyclone Alert for Tamilnadu and Puducherry coasts- Yellow Message)

It is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during 25th November 2020 evening as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall activity very likely over Tamilnadu & Puducherry (Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Ariyalur & Perabalu districts during 24th and Kadalur, Kallakurchi, Puducherry, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Chengalpattu to Ariyalur, Perambalur and Karaikal districts during 25th) and over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Rayalaseema (Nellore and Chittoor districts) on 25th & 26th and over Telangana on 26th November, 2020

Sea condition is high over Southwest Bay of Bengal and rough to very rough along & off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, south Andhra Pradesh coasts and over Gulf of Mannar. It would gradually become very high over the southwest Bay of Bengal from 24th November night.

Tidal wave of about 1m height above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate the low lying areas of north coastal districts of Tamilnadu & Puducherry near the place of landfall.

Fishermen are advised not to venture into Southwest & adjoining west-central & southeast Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar and along & off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts

Deep Depression weakens into a Depression over Gulf of Aden and adjoining Somalia

Posted On: 24 NOV 2020 9:56AM by PIB Delhi

According to the Cyclone Warning Division/ National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): (AT 08.30 AM)

            The Deep Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 05 kmph during past 06 hours, intensified into a Cyclonic Strom “NIVAR” and lay centred at 0530 hrs IST of 24^th November, 2020 over southwest Bay of Bengal near about 410 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 450 km southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during next 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards for next 12 hours and then northwestwards. It is very likely to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram around Puducherry during 25^th November 2020 evening as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

Forecast track and intensity are given below:

Date/Time(IST)	Position (Lat. 0N/ long. 0E)	Maximum sustained surface wind speed (Kmph)	Category of cyclonic disturbance
24.11.20/0530	10.0/83.0	65-75 gusting to 85	Cyclonic Storm
24.11.20/1130	10.1/82.7	75-85 gusting to 95	Cyclonic Storm
24.11.20/1730	10.2/82.4	85-95 gusting to 105	Cyclonic Storm
24.11.20/2330	10.4/81.9	90-100 gusting to 110	Severe Cyclonic Storm
25.11.20/0530	10.9/81.2	100-110 gusting to 120	Severe Cyclonic Storm
25.11.20/1730	11.7/80.0	100-110 gusting to 120	Severe Cyclonic Storm
26.11.20/0530	12.5/79.0	80-90 gusting to 100	Cyclonic Storm
26.11.20/1730	13.5/77.8	50-60 gusting to 70	Deep Depression
27.11.20/0530	14.3/76.9	30-40 gusting to 50	Depression

 

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall/thunderstorm activity very likely over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during 24^th to 26^th November and over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema during 25^th to 26^th and Telangana during 26^th to 27^th November, 2020. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall activity also very likely over Tamilnadu & Puducherry (Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Ariyalur & Perabalu districts during 24^th and Kadalur, Kallakurchi, Puducherry, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Chengalpattu to Ariyalur, Perambalur and Karaikal districts during 25^th) and over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Rayalaseema (Nellore and Chittoor districts) on 25^th & 26^th and over Telangana on 26^th November, 2020.

 

Sub-Divisions	24 Nov 2020*	25 Nov 2020*	26 Nov 2020*	27 Nov 2020*
South Coastal Andhra Pradesh	Rainfall  at a few places with heavy rainfall at isolated places	Rainfall  at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy falls	Rainfall  at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy falls	Rainfall  at many places with isolated heavy falls
Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal	Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy  rainfall with extremely heavy falls at  isolated places	Rainfall  at most places with heavy to very heavy  rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy falls at  isolated places	Rainfall  at many places  with  heavy rainfall at isolated places over north Tamilnadu	Rainfall  at many places  with  heavy rainfall at isolated places
South Interior Karnataka	Rainfall  at a few  places	Rainfall  at many  places with heavy rainfall at isolated places	Rainfall  at many  places with heavy rainfall at isolated places	Rainfall  at many  places
Rayalaseema	Rainfall  at  many places with isolated heavy falls	Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy  rainfall with extremely heavy falls at  isolated places	Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy  rainfall with extremely heavy falls at  isolated places	Rainfall  at many  places with heavy rainfall at isolated places
Telangana	Rainfall  at  isolated places	Rainfall  at  a few places with isolated heavy falls	Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy  rainfall with extremely heavy falls at  isolated places	Rainfall  at many  places

 

(ii) Wind warning

• Gale wind speed reaching 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph is prevailing over Southwest Bay of Bengal. It would further increase becoming 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph over the southwest Bay of Bengal from 25^th November morning for subsequent 18 hours.
• Squally wing speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph is prevailing along & off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coast and over Gulf of Mannar. It will gradually increase and becomE 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph along & off coastal districts of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (Nagapattinam, Karaikal, Myladuthurai, Cuddalore, Puducherry, Villupuram & Chengalpattu districts; 80-90 gusting to 100 kmph very likely over Tiruvarur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tiruvallaur districts) during forenoon to night of 25^th November, 2020.
• Gale wind speed reaching 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph very likely over adjoining  westcentral Bay of Bengal and along & off South Andhra Pradesh (Nellore & Chittoor districts), Gulf of Mannar and along and off districts of south coastal districts of Tamil Nadu during forenoon to night of 25^th November, 2020.

 

 

(iii) Sea condition

• Sea condition is high over Southwest Bay of Bengal and rough to very rough along & off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, south Andhra Pradesh coasts and over Gulf of Mannar. It would gradually become very high over the southwest Bay of Bengal from  24^th November night.
• The sea condition would be very high over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and along & off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts and high along and off south Tamil Nadu & south Andhra Pradesh coasts and also over Gulf of Mannar on 25^th November, 2020.

 

(iv)  Strom Surge Warning

• Tidal wave of about 1m height above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate the low lying areas of north coastal districts of Tamilnadu & Puducherry near the place of landfall.

(v)  Damage expected over and Action suggested over coastal districts of Tamilnadu & Puducherry and adjoining Andhra Pradesh:

• Major damage to thatched houses/ huts with possibility of roof tops being blown off and unattached metal sheets may fly.
• Damage to power and communication lines.
• Major damage to Kutcha and some damage to Pucca roads. Flooding of escape routes.
• Breaking of tree branches, uprooting of large avenue trees. Severe damage to banana and papaya trees, horticulture and crops & orchards. Large dead limbs blown from trees.
• Major damage to coastal crops.
• Damage to embankments/ salt pans.

 

(vi) Fishermen Warning & Action Suggested:

• Total suspension of fishing operations.
• Fishermen are advised not to venture into Southwest & adjoining west-central & southeast Bay of       Bengal, Gulf of Mannar and along & off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts during 24-25th November.
• Fishermen out at Sea are advised to return to the coast and avoid the above sea area.
• Coastal hutment dwellers to be moved to safer places. People in affected areas to remain indoors. Movement in motor boats unsafe.

 

2. Deep Depression weakened into a Depression over Gulf of Aden and adjoining Somalia

                    The Deep Depression over Gulf of Aden and adjoining Somalia moved west-southwestwards with a speed of about 09 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a Depression and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of 24^th November 2020 over the Gulf of Aden and adjoining Somalia near Latitude 11.6°N and Longitude 47.0°E, about 460 km west-northwest of Ras Binnah (Somalia). It is very likely to move nearly west-southwestwards and weaken into a well marked low pressure area during next 12 hours.

 

(i) Wind warning

Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely to prevail over Gulf of Eden and along and off north Somalia coast during next 12 hours and decrease thereafter.

 

 (ii) Sea condition

Sea condition will be rough to very rough over Gulf of Eden along and off north Somalia coast during next 12 hours and improve thereafter.

 

(iii)  Fishermen Warning

Fishermen are advised not to venture into Gulf of Eden and along and off north Somalia coast during next 12 hours.

 

Kindly see  Cyclone update

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40 WAYS TO BETTER HEALTH IN 2020 -21

 

40 WAYS TO BETTER HEALTH IN 2020 -21

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time for prayer and reflection
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2019-20
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for at least 7 hours.
Personality:
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day —- and while you walk, smile.
11. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don’t over do; keep your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself so seriously; no one else does.
15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Community:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70&under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when youare sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right things.
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. Forgiveness heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, don’t take it for granted – embrace life.
39. Your inner most is always happy. So, be happy and ENJOY LIFE!
Last but not least:
40. Grow your relationship with God

Source apportionment studies

 

QUALITY MONITORING, EMISSION INVENTORY AND SOURCE APPORTIONMENT STUDIES FOR INDIAN CITIES

Ambient air quality monitoring carried out at various cities/towns in the country, under National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP) provide air quality data that form the basis for identification of areas with high air pollution levels and in planning the strategies & development of action plans for control & abatement of air pollution. Data generated over the years reveal that particulate matter (SPM & RSPM) are exceeding more than the permissible levels at many locations, particularly in urban areas. Air pollution problem becomes complex due to multiplicity and complexity of air polluting sources (e.g. industries, automobiles, generator sets, domestic fuel burning, road side dusts, construction activities, etc.). A cost-effective approach for improving air quality in polluted areas involves (i) identification of emission sources; (ii) assessment of extent of contribution of these sources on ambient environment; (iii) prioritizing the sources that need to be tackled; (iv) evaluate various options for controlling the sources with regard to feasibility and economic viability; and (v) formulation and implementation of most appropriate action plans. Source apportionment study, which is primarily based on measurements and tracking down the sources through receptor modeling, helps in identifying the sources & extent of their contribution. The Auto Fuel Policy document of Government of India also recommended for carrying out source apportionment studies.

Accordingly, source apportionment studies have been initiated in six major cities viz. (i) Delhi ; (ii) Mumbai; (iii) Chennai; (iv) Bangalore ; (v) Pune; and (vi) Kanpur. The study would focus on apportionment of fine particulates (PM 10 & PM 2.5 ), being most critical. Besides, separate projects on Development of emission factors for vehicles and Development of emission profiles for vehicular as well as non-vehicular sources have also been taken up, which would provide necessary inputs to source apportionment studies. Details of the projects, executing institutes and approximate costs are as follow:

Project	Institute
SA for Delhi	NEERI
SA for Bangalore	TERI
SA for Pune	ARAI
SA for Mumbai	NEERI
SA for Chennai	IITM
SA for Kanpur	IITK
EF for Vehicles	ARAI
SP (vehicles)	ARAI
SP (other sources)	IITB and NEERI

The scope for source apportionment studies includes preparation of emission inventories, monitoring of ambient air quality for various pollutants (SPM, PM 10 , PM 2.5 , SO2 , NO x , CO, HC, VOC, etc.) at selected locations (07 – 10 locations covering different land use viz. residential, industrial, kerbside, background, etc.), chemical speciation of PM 10 & PM 2.5 as well as source emissions, application of receptor (CMB8) & dispersion models to assess the contribution from various sources, future projections and evaluation of various control options to develop cost-effective action plans.

Documents for reference

• NATIONAL SUMMARY REPORT
• CITY SPECIFIC REPORTS
• BANGALORE
• CHENNAI
• DELHI
• KANPUR
• MUMBAI
• MUMBAI ANNEXURES
• PUNE
• CONCEPTUAL GUIDELINES AND COMMON METHODOLOGY
• MODEL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs) FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
• REPORT ON EMISSION FACTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIAN VEHICLES
• REPORT ON SOURCE PROFILING FOR VEHICULAR SOURCES
• REPORT ON SOURCE PROFILING FOR VEHICULAR SOURCES
• VEHICULAR SOURCES EMMISSION PROFILES
• REPORT ON SOURCE PROFILING FOR STATIONARY SOURCES
• VOLUME 1
• VOLUME 2
• STATIONARY SOURCES EMISSION PROFILES

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Nov 13, 2020

 

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada    Dated :Nov 13, 2020

Past 24 Hours Weather Data Maximum Temp(oC) (Recorded. on 13/11/20) 30.9 Departure from Normal(oC) 0 Minimum Temp (oC) (Recorded. on 13/11/20) 22.4 Departure from Normal(oC) 0 24 Hours Rainfall (mm) (Recorded from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today) 2.6 Relative Humidity at 0830 hrs (%) 82 Relative Humidity at 1730 hrs (%) (Recorded. on 13/11/20) 63 Todays Sunset (IST) 17:26 Tommorows Sunrise (IST) 06:04 Moonset (IST) 05:42 Moonrise (IST) 18:35

7 Day's Forecast Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather 13-Nov 23.0 28.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 14-Nov 23.0 28.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 15-Nov 23.0 28.0 Generally cloudy sky with Light rain 16-Nov 22.0 29.0 Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers 17-Nov 22.0 29.0 Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers 18-Nov 23.0 28.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm 19-Nov 23.0 28.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm

 

MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

 

                         MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21

Posted On: 07 NOV 2020 4:13PM by PIB Delhi

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.

Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh with purchase of over 243.13 LMTs of paddy upto 06.11.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 203.60 LMT showing an increase of 19.42 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 243.13 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 171.09 LMT which is 70.37 % of total procurement.

About 20.51 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 45902.32 Crore.

Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme(PSS). Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra (the perennial crop)for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.

Upto 06.11.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured  31927.09 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.171.25 Crores benefitting 18886 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan as against the last year corresponding purchase of 16633.39 MT which is an increase of 91.95% for pulses and oilseeds.

Similarly, 5089 MT of copra (the perennial crop) having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 Crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 6.11.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.

Procurement operations of seed cotton (Kapas) under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Till 06.11.2020 a quantity of 988719 cotton bales valuing Rs.2859.25 Crore has been procured benefitting 190910 farmers.

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KAKINADA EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

KAKINADA

EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Year	Temperature(oC)		Rainfall (mm)
	Highest Maximum(Date)	Lowest Minimum(Date)	24 Hours Highest (Date)	Monthly Total
2018	32.2(6)	19.3(27)	62.2(1)	8.2
2017	33.3(16)	19.1(4)	1.4(16)	1.9
2016	33.8(3)	18.6(28)	19.2(5)	22.6
2015	32.4(5)	19.4(17)	33.2(18)	125.1
2014	34(8)	18.6(7)	32(10)	41.4
2013	31.9(1)	20.3(13)	45(23)	80.1
2012	32.4(8)	17.7(14)	203.2(4)	406.3
2011	35(8)	18.9(19)	25.4(1)	25.4
2010	33.6(13)	21.5(26)	184.6(1)	372.4
2009	34.1(17)	18.7(29)	14.3(18)	28.3
ALL TIME RECORD	35.9(02/2008)	14.4(28/1970)	276.4(16/1923)	696.7(1893)

 

CLIMATOLOGICAL TABLE

PERIOD: 1981-2010

Month	Mean Temperature(oC)		Mean Total Rainfall (mm)	Mean Number of Rainy Days	Mean Number of days with
	Daily Minimum	Daily Maximum			HAIL	Thunder	FOG	SQUALL
Jan	20.3	29.2	12.6	0.9	0	0.1	0.1	0
Feb	21.7	31.2	10.3	1.1	0	0	0	0
Mar	24.0	34.0	7.5	0.5	0	0.7	0.1	0
Apr	26.2	36.2	16.4	1.1	0	2.1	0	0
May	27.8	37.5	42.3	2.8	0	5.2	0	0
Jun	27.3	35.8	122.8	7.1	0	5.4	0	0
Jul	26.2	32.9	175.4	10.9	0	5.2	0	0
Aug	25.9	32.2	176.9	10.2	0	4.7	0	0
Sep	25.9	32.7	199.4	9.1	0	7.5	0	0
Oct	24.8	31.9	243.4	9.0	0	6.8	0	0
Nov	22.5	30.4	98.8	3.8	0	1.3	0	0
Dec	20.3	29.2	10.7	0.9	0	0	0	0
Annual	24.4	32.8	1116.6	57.5	0	39	0.1	0