Nargis 375 Kms. West Of Myanmar Coast

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "NARGIS" In The Bay Of Bengal

Current Conditions on 1st May 2008 at 6.30 pm.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "NARGIS" in the Bay of Bengal has strength of 75 knots and has tracked mainly Eastwards in the last six hours. The Eye is clearly visible. It is expected to reach 80 knots before landfall. Nargis is expected to strike the Myanmar Coast evening 2nd May to night 2nd May 2008 local time.

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

Current Status JTWC:
Winds 140 Kms./Hour on one Minute average
Central Pressure 967 mb.
Location 15.8N 91E
Wave Height 27 Feet
Distance to Landfall 400 Kms.

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