Intermittent rain in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for next three days

A trough is currently extending from eastern parts of Bihar up to interior Karnataka across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Due to this system, we expect intermittent rain to commence over coastal parts of Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana for at least next two to three days.

Abatement of heat wave in Andhra Pradesh

Heat wave conditions which were prevailing in coastal Andhra Pradesh will now subside due to the upcoming weather activity in terms of rain, thundershower and clouding. These pre-Monsoon activities usually occur during late afternoon and evening hours. In view of the changing weather, the night temperatures are expected to drop by at least two to three degrees. But being a coastal area, the humidity will continue to remain high and the discomfort might persist because the rainfall activity is not going to be widespread.

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Rain in Telangana

Although the trough is mainly passing through Andhra Pradesh but its influence will also be seen in adjacent Telangana in form of scattered showers. These rains will take place today and tomorrow and will be mainly isolated in spread.

The intensity of rain over Telangana will be much less than Andhra Pradesh. Telangana too is expected to see relief from the ongoing hot weather conditions.

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Weather Forecast May 11: Dust storm and thundershowers in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, East MP

Beginning with North, a Western Disturbance is over Jammu and Kashmir with its induced Cyclonic Circulation over Central Pakistan and adjoining Northwest Rajasthan. Thus, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at many places of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. While in plains, dust storm and thundershowers are expected at few places of Punjab, Haryana, North Rajasthan and over one or two places of Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh. There might be a marginal fall in day temperature over the Northwest Plains, bringing much relief from heat wave.

In Central India, humid winds from the Arabian Sea are blowing across South Rajasthan and Gujarat. Thus, temperatures might fall marginally over these areas. Isolated dust storm and rain is also a possibility over Southeast Rajasthan and adjoining parts of West Madhya Pradesh, whereas, isolated rains might be a sight over East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha.
However, weather of Gujarat, Konkan and Goa as well as Madhya Maharashtra would be dry. Mumbai would witness dry, warm and humid weather conditions.

Heading to East India, a Cyclonic Circulation is over Assam and adjoining areas. A trough is extending from Jharkhand to Interior Karnataka across Odisha. Thus, light to moderate rains with one or two heavy spells are expected over Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. While, scattered rains will be seen over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

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Isolated light rains might occur over parts of Jharkhand and interior Odisha. However, weather of East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal would be dry.
Down South, this trough would give isolated rain and thundershowers over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana and Rayalaseema. Whereas, scattered rains will be a sight over South Interior Karnataka including Bengaluru, Interior Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Weather of North Interior Karnataka and Coastal Tamil Nadu is expected to remain dry.

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11 मई का मौसम पूर्वानुमान: पंजाब, हरियाणा, राजस्थान, उत्तर प्रदेश और दिल्ली में धूल भरी आँधी व गरज-बौछारें

उत्तर भारत से शुरूआत करें तो, एक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ जम्मू-कश्मीर पर बना हुआ है। इससे प्रेरित चक्रवाती हवाओं का क्षेत्र मध्य पाकिस्तान और साथ लगे उत्तर-पश्चिमी राजस्थान पर देखा जा सकता है। ये सिस्टम, जम्मू-कश्मीर और हिमाचल प्रदेश में हल्की से मध्यम बारिश देंगे। वहीं, पंजाब, हरियाणा, उत्तरी राजस्थान, पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश और दिल्ली में धूल भरी आँधी और गरज-बौछारें संभव हैं। उत्तर-पश्चिमी मैदानी भागों में हीट वेव से राहत मिल सकती है।

मध्य भारत की बात करें तो, यहाँ अरब सागर से दक्षिणी राजस्थान और गुजरात पर नम हवाएँ बह रहीं हैं। इसके चलते इन क्षेत्रों पर तापमान गिर सकते हैं। दक्षिण-पूर्वी राजस्थान और साथ लगे पश्चिमी मध्य प्रदेश में एक-दो जगह धूल भरी आँधी और बारिश हो सकती है। पूर्वी मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़ और विदर्भ में भी छिट-पुट बारिश की संभावना है।

हालांकि, गुजरात, कोंकण व गोवा और मध्य महाराष्ट्र में मौसम शुष्क ही बना रहेगा। वहीं, मुंबई में मौसम के उमस भरे और गरम रहने का अनुमान है।

पूर्वी व पूर्वोत्तर भारत की ओर बढ़ें, तो एक चक्रवाती हवाओं का क्षेत्र असम और साथ लगे क्षेत्रों पर देखा जा सकता है। एक ट्रफ रेखा झारखंड से ओड़ीशा होते हुये आंतरिक कर्नाटक तक जा रही है। इसके चलते उप-हिमालयी पश्चिम बंगाल, सिक्किम, अरुणाचल प्रदेश, असम और मेघालय में हल्की से मध्यम बारिश का अनुमान है। नागालैंड, मणिपुर, मिज़ोरम और त्रिपुरा में भी कुछ जगह वर्षा हो सकती है।

झारखंड और ओड़ीशा में एक-दो जगह हल्की बारिश हो सकती है। हालांकि, पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार और गंगीय पश्चिम बंगाल में मौसम शुष्क ही बना रहेगा।

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नीचे दक्षिण भारत में, ये ट्रफ रेखा उत्तर-तटीय आंध्र प्रदेश, तेलंगाना और रायलसीमा में एक-दो जगह बारिश देगी। हालांकि, बेंगलुरु सहित दक्षिण आंतरिक कर्नाटक, आंतरिक तमिलनाडु और केरल में कुछ जगह बारिश हो सकती है। उत्तर आंतरिक कर्नाटक और तटीय तमिलनाडु में मौसम शुष्क ही रहेगा।

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हवामान अंदाज 11 मे: पंजाब, हरियाणा आणि दिल्ली मध्ये धुळीचा वादळासह पाऊस, मुंबई मध्ये हवामान मात्र कोरडेच

उत्तर भरता पासून जर आपण सुरुवात केली तर, एक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ जम्मू काश्मीरवर बनलेला आहे. त्याच्या प्रभावाने एक चक्रवर्ती परिस्थिती मध्य पाकिस्तान व लगतच्या उत्तर पश्चिम राजस्थानवर बनलेली आहे. ज्यामुळे, जम्मू काश्मीर आणि हिमाचल प्रदेशमध्ये बऱ्याच ठिकाणी हलक्या ते मध्यम पावसाची शक्यात आहे. दुसरीकडे, पंजाब, हरियाणा, उत्तर राजस्थान, दिल्ली आणि पश्चिम उत्तर प्रदेशच्या एक दोन ठिकाणी धुळीचा वादळासह पावसाची शकयता आहे. येथे तापमानात पण घट दिसून येईल.

मध्य भारतात, अरब सागरापासून उष्ण वारे दक्षिण राजस्थान आणि गुजरात मध्ये वाहत आहे, ज्यामुळे या भागांच्या तापमानात घट दिसून येईल. याशिवाय, दक्षिण पूर्व राजस्थान आणि लगतच्या पश्चिम मध्य प्रदेश मध्ये एक दोन ठिकाणी धुळीचा वादळासह पावसाची शक्यता आहे.

पूर्व भारतात, एक चक्रवाती परिस्थिती असम आणि त्याच्या आसपास बनलेली आहे. एक ट्रफ रेषा झारखंड पासून आंतरिक कर्नाटक पर्यंत विस्तारलेली आहे, ज्यामुळे, पश्चिम बंगालच्या उत्तर भाग व सिक्कीम, अरुणाचल प्रदेश, असम आणि मेघालय मध्ये हलक्या ते मध्यम पावसाची शक्यात आहे. दुसरीकडे, मणिपुर, मिझोराम आणि त्रिपुरा मध्ये काही ठिकाणी पाऊस पडेल. याउलट, झारखंड आणि आंतरिक ओडिशा मध्ये एक दोन ठिकाणी हलक्या पावसाची शक्यात आहे. परंतु, पूर्व उत्तर प्रदेश आणि बिहार मध्ये हवामान मात्र कोरडे राहील.

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दक्षिण भारतात, एक ट्रफ रेषा तेलंगाणा, आंध्र प्रदेश आणि दक्षिण आंतरिक कर्नाटकच्या जवळपास विस्तारलेली आहे ज्यामुळे, उत्तर आंध्र प्रदेश, तेलंगाणा आणि रायलसीमा मध्ये एक दोन ठिकाणी पावसाची शक्यता आहे. दुसरीकडे, उत्तर आंतरिक कर्नाटक आणि तामिळनाडू च्या किनारी भागांवर हवामान मात्र कोरडे राहील.

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[Marathi] पुढील २४ तासात नागपूर, अकोला आणि चंद्रपूर येथे पाऊस, उकडयापासून सुटकेची आशा

मागील बऱ्याच दिवसांपासून विदर्भ उष्णतेच्या लाटे मध्ये होरपळत आहे. या विभागात तापमान ४४ ते ४६ अंशा दरम्यान नोंदविले जात आहे. त्याचप्रमाणे मराठवाडा आणि मध्य महाराष्ट्रात देखील पारा ४४ अंशाच्या आसपास स्थिरावलेला आहे जे सामान्यपेक्षा अधिक आहे. त्याउलट कोकण आणि गोव्यात कमाल तापमान ४० अंश सेल्सिअसपेक्षा कमी आहे, तर मुंबई, डहाणु, रत्नागिरी आणि सिंधुदुर्ग या किनारी भागात तापमान ३० अंशाच्या आसपास आहे.

स्कायमेटच्या अंदाजानुसार, पुढील 24 तासांत, महाराष्ट्रातील काही भाग, विशेषत: विदर्भ आणि मराठवाड्याला उष्णतेच्या लाटेपासून दिलासा मिळेल. सध्या एक ट्रफ रेषा झारखंडपासून कर्नाटकापर्यंत विस्तारलेली असून, विदर्भ आणि मराठवाड्यातून प्रवास करत आहे. तसेच विदर्भावर एक संगम क्षेत्र देखील विकसित झाले आहे. या हवामान प्रणालीव्यतिरिक्त, अरबी समुद्रावरील आर्द्र वारे उत्तरपश्चिमेकडून येणाऱ्या कोरड्या आणि गरम वाऱ्यांचा मेळ होत आहे. यांचा संयुक्त प्रभाव म्हणून पावसाळी परिस्थिती निर्माण होईल ज्यामुळे पुढील दोन दिवसांत विदर्भ आणि मराठवाड्यावर पाऊस होईल.

आज उशिरा दुपारी किंवा संध्याकाळी गडगडाटी परिस्थिती उद्भवण्याची अपेक्षा करतो. उद्या ११ मे रोजी विदर्भातील नागपूर, अकोला, वर्धा, गोंदिया आणि चंद्रपूर येथे मेघगर्जनेसह पाऊस होण्याची शक्यता आहे. त्याचप्रमाणे, मराठावाड्यातील एक-दोन ठिकाणी प्रामुख्याने नांदेड, हिंगोली आणि जालना येथे मेघगर्जनेसह हलका पाऊस अनुभवता येईल.

याशिवाय, आगामी हवामानाच्या गतिविधिंमुळे, कमाल तापमान २ ते ३ अंशांनी कमी होईल आणि पारा ४० अंशाच्या आसपास राहील. तापमानात घट झाल्यामुळे या प्रदेशांमधून उष्णतेची लाट कमी होण्यास मदत होईल.

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Rains to continue over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir

Due to an approaching fresh Western Disturbance, rains have commenced over Jammu and Kashmir. During the last 24 hours, scattered light rains have occurred over Jammu and Kashmir in places like Srinagar, Jammu, Qazigund, Banihal and Pahalgam.

Now the intensity of these rains will increase over Jammu and Kashmir. Many parts of Himachal Pradesh will also start receiving rain and thundershower activities. Light scattered rains are also possible over the state of Uttarakhand during the next 24 hours. By May 12, the Western Disturbance will start moving away and rains will start reducing from Jammu and Kashmir.

But soon, a successive Western Disturbance will also approach. Therefore, the rain intensity will be moderate with one or two heavy spells between May 13 and 16. During this time, the upper reaches of all the three states will receive snowfall as well.

Weather in the recently opened pilgrimage places like Kedarnath and Badrinath is likely to worsen due to chances of rain. The gates to these pilgrimages have opened after a gap of 6 months.

The rainy weather in the region is expected to clear up after May 16. One must take precautions while travelling to the hill stations of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to high possibility of landslides during the rainy period.

People heading towards destinations like Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital, Pahalgam and Srinagar are advised to take more precautions.

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Heat wave in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh to abate soon

The states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been seeing heat wave conditions for quite some time now. In fact, the passage of Cyclone Fani had altered the air flow over the region and a lot of heat was left over the state of Andhra Pradesh as well as its adjoining state of Telangana.

Now, the good news is that after a couple of days, heat wave will start to abate both these states and residents will get some relief from the ongoing weather conditions.

In fact, the cities of Mahbubnagar, Bhadrachalam in Telangana have already started to see temperatures on a reducing note. Moreover, places like Tirupati, Kurnool, and Anantapur have also started to see temperatures witnessing a reduction.

Now, a prolonged spell of weather activity is coming up for the northern parts of the country. Not only this, central parts will also see some weather activities making its appearance. Thus, due to these weather activities, wind pattern will see a change and after 48 hours, heat wave will abate from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The upcoming 48 hours may see some heat wave conditions but even that will be observed on a reducing note. Thus, residents are in for some relief from the ongoing weather conditions.

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Weather during Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Phase 6

The Lok Sabha Elections 2019 started in the Pre Monsoon season with the Phase 4 and 5 being conducted amidst extreme heat. The phase 6 of the elections will be a mixture of some heat and some rains.

Let us take a look as to how the weather will pan out for the seven states that go to vote on May 12:

Delhi: The national capital will be witnessing thunderstorms starting May 10 due to which May 12 will not see extreme heat making an appearance. Thus, weather will not be as hot when Delhi goes to vote. Also, during the late afternoon/evening hours, rain and thunderstorm activity may be seen over Delhi.

Haryana: Just like Delhi, weather in Haryana during the afternoon hours will be better due to weather activities during the previous days. Thunderstorm activity will be seen during the evening hours.

Bihar: The state of Bihar has been one of the pockets which have been seeing heat wave conditions for a long time. Thus, as Bihar goes out to vote, extreme heat will be on the cards for the state with voters facing the sweltering weather.

Jharkhand: The state of Jharkhand, just like Bihar has also been witnessing heat which will continue today as well. However, some thunderstorm activity will be seen during the evening hours which may have pleasant weather in the evening.

Madhya Pradesh: The western parts of Madhya Pradesh may see some heat on May 12 during the early hours. However, there is likely some thunderstorm and dust storm during the late afternoon hours which may drop mercury levels during the evening hours.

Uttar Pradesh: Several cities of Uttar Pradesh have been seeing maximums settling above 40 degrees Celsius. Heat will be a concern with rains remaining absent from East Uttar Pradesh. West Uttar Pradesh is likely to see rains.

West Bengal: For the state of West Bengal, rains will remain absent and temperatures will be high between 38 degrees and 40 degrees Celsius. Sky will remain partly cloudy.

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6 reasons why India needs its politicians to talk about environment

Every other party might be mentioning climate and environment in their manifestos, but anyone is hardly discussing the issue publicly. Moreover, this is the first time in India that a term such as climate change has been used. As a matter of fact, manifestos never manage to make it to the media headlines, however every other word said in the public rallies does. In the fault is not just politicians but our media as well which forgets mentioning climate every time, though its such a big issue.

Here we will put together 5 reasons why Indian politicians need to start putting environment as a priority in their to-do list-

Greenpeace International in 2019 highlights that out of 20 most polluted cities in the world, 15 are in India. All four satellite cities surrounding New Delhi - Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida were placed in the top six while the national capital itself, was placed at 11 out of 20. Yes, Delhi Pollution is a thing!
Lancet Planetary Health in 2018, revealed that in 2017 about 12.4 lakh people died in India, reason- air pollution. Not to forget that this figure is related to the deaths only due to ‘air’ pollution, not all the environmental hazards.
According to the report, it is estimated that about 600 million Indians face high to extreme levels of water stress, and that about two lakh people die each year due to inadequate access to safe water. The situation is likely to deteriorate by 2030 as the water demand further increases.
According to an article published in Mumbai Mirror, it is estimated that only 48% of the total discharge received by the one of the biggest rivers of India, Ganga is partially or fully treated.
The 2018 Global Environmental Performance Index placed India at 177 out of 180 countries, down more than 20 spots from 155 in 2014.
The World Bank calculates that India spends $221bn every year, that is 8.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on pollution-related healthcare.

Its high time we start using climate in the election campaigns. Also, we as voters need to choose our leaders wisely.

Also read our yesterday’s article titled- Cyclone Fani Reminds India What Is Left Out from Its Political Agenda

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[Hindi] आईपीएल 2019: चेन्नई बनाम दिल्ली, विशाखापत्तनम में गर्म मौसम के बीच फाइनल के लिए होगी भिड़ंत

आईपीएल सीजन 12 अब अपने फाइनल दौर के पास पहुंच चुका है। जैसे-जैसे आईपीएल का मैच बीत रहा है, दर्शकों में जीत को लेकर उत्साह बढ़ता जा रहा है। आज क्वालीफ़ायर राउंड का दूसरा मैच चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स और डेल्ही कैपिटल्स के बीच खेला जाएगा। यह मैच विशाखापत्तनम के एसीए-वीडीसीए स्टेडियम में शाम 7:30 बजे से खेला जायगा।

ऐसा पहली बार हुआ है जब दिल्ली की टीम को फाइनल में पहुंचने का मौका मिला है। बस उसके रास्ते में आने वाली एक अंतिम बाधा चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स है। हालांकि, आपको बता दें दिल्ली को इस सीजन में सिर्फ चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स ही दो बार हरा पाई है।आज के मैच में देखना दिलचस्प होगा की क्या दूसरे क्वालिफायर में भी चेन्नई की टीम जीत कायम रखेगी या आईपीएल का ट्रॉफी दिल्ली के हाथ लगेगी।

मैच के दौरान विशाखापत्तनम के मौसम का हाल

आज मैच के दौरान विशाखापत्तनम का मौसम शुष्क बना रहेगा। एक तरफ जहां तापमान 33-31 डिग्री के पास रहेगा, वहीं उमस भी 70-80 प्रतिशत के साथ काफी ज्यादा रहेगी। मतलब गर्मी परेशान करने वाली होगी। उमस के कारण खिलाडियों के साथ-साथ दर्शकों को भी गर्मी का सामना करना पड़ सकता है। इन सब के बीच आसमान में छुटपुट बादल छाए रहेंगे। हालांकि, बारिश की कोई उम्मीद नहीं है।

7 बार फाइनल में चेन्नई

अगर रिकॉर्ड की बात करें तो दिल्ली पहली बार फाइनल में पहुंचने की तैयारी कर रही है। वहीं, चेन्नई की टीम ने अब तक 7 बार फाइनल में जगह बनाई है। दिल्ली ने मौजूदा सीजन के एलिमिनेटर मुकाबले में पूर्व विजेता सनराइजर्स हैदराबाद को हराकर क्वॉलिफायर-2 में जगह बनाई। आईपीएल के इतिहास की सबसे सफल टीमों में गिनी जाने वाली चेन्नई को क्वॉलिफायर-1 में तीन बार की विजेता मुंबई इंडियंस ने मात दी थी और फाइनल में प्रवेश किया।

दोनों टीमों के पास हैं बड़े खिलाड़ी

चेन्नई की बात करें तो एम एस धोनी(कप्तान-विकेटकीपर), अंबाती रायडू, शेन वॉटसन, सुरेश रैना, सैम बिलिंग्स, ड्वेन ब्रावो, रवींद्र जडेजा, दीपक चाहर, मोहित शर्मा, इमरान ताहिर मौजूद है। वहीं दिल्‍ली कैपिटल्‍स में भी रिषभ पंत, पृथ्‍वी शॉ, श्रेयस अय्यर, शिखर धवन, ट्रेंट बोल्‍ट जैसे बड़े खिलाड़ी हैं।

बात क्वालीफ़ायर-1 की

पहला क्वालीफ़ायर मुकाबला चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स किंग्स और मुंबई इंडियंस के बीच खेला गया। आइपीएल-12 में मंगलवार को सभी फैन्स को उम्मीद थी कि चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स और मुंबई इंडियंस के बीच हुआ पहला क्वालीफायर मुकाबला बेहद रोमांचक होगा। लेकिन सबसे हाथ निराशा ही लगी। चेन्नई के चेपॉक में हुआ मैच बिल्कुल एक तरफा रहा। जहां मुंबई इंडियंस ने चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स को 6 विकेट से हराकर एक बार फिर फाइनल में जगह बना ली।

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Pre-Monsoon showers to drench entire Northeast India soon

Since the last few days, moderate to heavy showers are being witnessed in the northern districts of Northeast India like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Due to these rains, Assam and Meghalaya which were hugely deficient during the month of April have now become surplus by 2%. While, rain deficiency in Arunachal Pradesh at present stands at 38%. The southern states of Northeast India like Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are currently deficient by 42% due to lack of any good rainfall activity.

Currently, a Cyclonic Circulation is over Bangladesh and humid winds from the Bay of Bengal are feeding moisture to the region. These unstable weather conditions help in giving rains over Northeast India.

According to meteorologists moderate to heavy rains are expected to continue over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. In the coming 24 hours, scattered rains would be seen over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura as well with lesser intensity

Thus, we can say that good rains are in the offing for Northeast India for at least one week. Thereafter, there can be drop in rainfall activities, but intermittent pre-Monsoon showers would continue until the commencement of Monsoon. The normal onset date of Monsoon in Northeast India is June 1 and by June 5, most parts of the region begin receiving good rain.

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Cyclone Lili forms near Indonesia, heavy rains over island of Timor

The Depression which had been causing hefty rains over eastern parts of Indonesia has now turned into a Tropical cyclone named as Lili.

Cyclone Lili at 8:30 in the morning hours was near Latitude 9.9 degrees South and Longitude 129.1 degrees East. The system is located around 189 nautical miles northwest of Darwin, Australia and is moving in a south-southwest direction around 10kmph during the last six hours.

Lili will recurve towards the west in next six hours and will continue westwards journey until tomorrow morning when it will make a landfall in and around Timor. The system is moving in a favorable environment, with low vertical wind shear, and sea surface temperatures are also high.

However, now soon dry air will start entering and upper level convergence is expected to hinder further development and it would weaken. At present, the wind speed is around 80-90 kmph and would continue with same intensity at the time of landfall as well, gusting up to 90-100 kmph.

Cyclone Lili will shift to the south as well as west during the next two days and is likely to weaken and become insignificant before affecting Western Australia.

However, heavy rain is expected and the possibility of flooding over the island of Timor in the coming days cannot be ruled out. However, winds will not be strong enough to damage anything else.

Areas to be impacted will include Alor, Belu, Ende, Flores Timur, Kupang, Manggarai, Ngada, Sikka, West Sumba, East Sumba, Timor Tengah Selatan, Timor Tengah Utara of the southern island of Indonesia.

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