The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, has played a key role in identifying ocean wind patterns linked to the cyclone.
The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, has played a key role in identifying ocean wind patterns linked to the cyclone.
ISRO Satellites Tracking Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal
- Wind Patterns: EOS-06 Scatterometer detected ocean winds early, offering lead time.
- Forecast: Storm likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast near Puducherry on Nov 30.
🌩️ ISRO Satellites Tracking Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal 🌊
ISRO’s EOS-06 & INSAT-3DR satellites are closely monitoring the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal since Nov 23, 2024. Satellite inputs aid in better tracking, early warning and mitigation.
Key Updates:
🌀… pic.twitter.com/CXMlaieuNs— ISRO (@isro) November 29, 2024
Meanwhile, the cyclone is likely to bring extremely heavy rainfall to Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry, all of which have been placed under a red alert. An orange alert has been issued for Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, as these areas may experience heavy to very heavy rain.
