In recent developments, a cyclonic circulation is currently located over the southeast Arabian Sea, and under its influence, a low-pressure area is very likely to form over the same region during the next 24 hours.
A depression has formed over Lakshadweep area. To intensify further into a cyclone during next 24 hours and move towards Gujarat coast. For more information kindly visit www. https://t.co/w8q0AaMm0I or https://t.co/KLRdEFp9rJ pic.twitter.com/LHxf0WoQLy
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 14, 2021
Known as cyclone Tauktae, a name given by Myanmar which means a highly vocal lizard, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a heavy rain warning in parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat in view of the rapid intensification of the cyclone.
Here are some of the things you should know about cyclone Tauktae: