The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Wednesday that Cyclone Senyar, which developed over the Strait of Malacca, has successfully crossed the Indonesian coast. The weather system posed no immediate threat to Indian territories, providing relief to authorities and residents.
Formation and Path of Cyclone Senyar
The deep depression over the Strait of Malacca intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Senyar, after moving nearly westwards at a speed of 10 km per hour over a six-hour period. On Wednesday, the storm was centered over the Strait of Malacca and the adjoining northeastern parts of Indonesia.
According to the precise coordinates provided by the IMD, the cyclone was situated approximately 600 km east-southeast of Nancowry in the Nicobar Islands and about 740 km southeast of Car Nicobar. Its proximity to Indonesia was significant, located roughly 100 km from Kuta Makmur and about 260 km west-southwest of George Town in Malaysia.
No Immediate Danger to India
The IMD explicitly stated that Cyclone Senyar posed no immediate risk to India. The storm's trajectory and considerable distance from the Indian archipelago meant that no adverse weather conditions were expected for the country's coastal regions.
The meteorological department forecasted that the cyclone would cross the Indonesian coast by Wednesday noon, following which it was expected to weaken rapidly. This swift landfall and subsequent dissipation further minimized any potential regional impact.
Second Cyclone of the Post-Monsoon Season
Cyclone Senyar is the second cyclone to form in the north Indian Ocean basin during the post-monsoon season this year. This event follows Cyclone Montha, which made landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast back on October 28. The formation of consecutive cyclones highlights the active weather patterns in the basin during this period.
While Senyar moved away from Indian shores, its development is closely monitored by meteorological agencies to understand evolving climate trends in the region.
