Deep depression over the Arabian Sea has weakened. It is centred around 14degN and 64.5degE over east-central and adjoining west-central Arabian Sea. It is moving slowly more of westward and is positioned about 1100km east -northeast of Socotra, Yemen Island. It is expected to weaken further and may turn into a low pressure after 24hr.
Storm 7A, as named by Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC) at Hawaii, has not enjoyed the best of environmental conditions. Sea surface is constantly becoming cooler along the track of storm. There is persistent vertical wind shear which along with dry air intrusion is eroding the circulation pattern. However, low level features still remain intact resulting circular shape cloud cluster around the centre of storm.
The weather system has already swerved away from the Indian coastline and moved to a safe distance, becoming inconsequential. As the storm weakens further, the steering current may move it southwestward, losing latitude. It is expected to head for Socotra Island of Yemen and further towards Horn of Africa. Steady weakening of the storm offer relief to the coastal states of Oman, Yemen and Somalia from any inclement weather conditions in the coming days.
