Cyclone Hamoon

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hamoon is a currently active tropical cyclone that is threatening Bangladesh. The fourth named storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Hamoon formed from a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal on 21 October 2023.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hamoon
Currently-active
Severe cyclonic storm
3-minute sustained (IMD)
Sustained winds95 km/h (60 mph)
Gusts140 km/h (85 mph)
Pressure985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg
Currently-active
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Sustained winds140 km/h (85 mph)
Gusts165 km/h (105 mph)
Pressure981 hPa (mbar); 28.97 inHg
Part of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

Meteorological history
Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

The storm intensified into a deep depression on 22 October, and into a cyclonic storm on October 23.[1] Hamoon reached its peak intensity on October 24, with sustained winds of 62 km/h (39 mph) and gusts of 88 km/h (55 mph).[2] At approximately 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 24 october 2023, the leading edge of the intense cyclonic storm Hamoon made landfall on the Bangladesh coast, bringing strong winds and intense rainfall to Cox's Bazar.[3] As per Bulletin No. 12 issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the cyclone has downgraded from a severe cyclone to a regular cyclone.

Current storm information

For the latest official information, see:

Impact

Bangladesh

Cyclone Hamoon brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal Bangladesh.

Response

Bangladesh

The government has implemented comprehensive measures to evacuate 1.5 million people from vulnerable areas, relocating them to government shelters across 10 coastal districts in preparation for Cyclone Hamoon[4]. The Chittagong Port Authority has taken precautionary measures by dispatching 88 ships to the deep sea in order to safeguard against potential damages from Cyclone Hamoon.[5]

Volunteers from various organizations, including the Bangladesh Water Development Board, Fire Service, Red Crescent, and other volunteer groups, are prepared to handle the situation. Additionally, the local administration has urged fishermen to seek safe shelter through loudspeakers, and launches have been instructed to anchor in secure positions. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) took the precautionary step of suspending the movement of all types of vessels in the Barisal division on Tuesday.[6]

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India

Several districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as cyclonic storm Hamoon is anticipated to further intensify. A yellow warning has been issued for six districts in the state.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Depression in Bay turns into cyclone Hamoon". The Daily Star. 24 October 2023.
  2. "'Cyclone Hamoon' takes shape over Bay of Bengal. 10 things to know". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2023.
  3. "Heavy rainfall, gusty wind hit Cox's Bazar as Hamoon starts making landfall". The Business Standard. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  4. "Bangladesh evacuating 1.5M people as Cyclone Hamoon approaches". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  5. "88 ships set sail for deep sea to dodge potential damage from Cyclone Hamoon". The Business Standard. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  6. "Millions urged to evacuate as Bangladesh braces for Cyclone Hamoon-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  7. "Cyclone Hamoon: Vessel movement in Barisal suspended". dhakatribune. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  8. Bureau, DTNEXT (24 October 2023). "Cyclone Hamoon: Six districts of TN to receive heavy rain; yellow warning issued". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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