Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "NARGIS"

Current Conditions on 29th April 2008 at 5.30 pm.

As per RSMC/IMD the Severe Cyclonic Storm "NARGIS" has strengthened to a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm in the Bay of Bengal. "NARGIS" is the First named Tropical Storm of the North Indian Cyclone Season 2008. "NARGIS" had remained quazy-stationary from 00 hours till 1200 hours of 29th April IST. However, during the last couple of hours it has become less organised and weakened to 70 knots from the highest attained 85 knots and seems to have started its recurve. It would be interesting to see how the Cyclone gets organised once again and gain strength.

Current Status RSMC/IMD:
Winds 120 Kms./Hour.
Central Pressure 980 mb.

Current Status JTWC:
Winds 130 Kms./Hour on one Minute average
Central Pressure 970 mb.
Location 13.4N 86.1E (about 600 Kms.East of Chennai)
Wave Height 20 Feet

Note: RSMC/IMD is the official agency monitioring this Storm and any other Storm System that developes in the North Indian Ocean.