By Eric Leister, Meteorologist
October 12, 2013; 8:53 PM
Tropical Cyclone Phailin has made landfall in northeastern India, where a catastrophe threatens to unfold and deaths are already being reported.
The approach of Phailin, among the most powerful historical cyclones in the region, has led to the evacuation of about 500,000 people, according to the Australian ABC News website. A relief effort was under way early Sunday, local time, as the military and relief workers began to make their way throughout the region in helicopters and trucks, Reuters reported.
Destructive winds well over 160 kph (100 mph) and flooding rain of at least 200 mm (8 inches) likely targeted a substantial area spanning the site of the cyclone's landfall. A crippling storm surge of 4-6 meters (14-20 feet) may have swamped the coast near the point of landfall. The India Meteorological Department confirmed that Phailin made landfall in Gopalpur Saturday evening with winds over 200 kph (125 mph).
Now onshore, Phailin will continue to weaken as it tracks northwestward through northeastern India. Even so, Phailin will remain a dangerous storm with continued threats to lives and property. Torrential rain, capable of triggering life-threatening flooding, will continue to accompany Phailin as it tracks inland over northeastern India through Monday. Mudslides are also a concern in the higher terrain.
At the same time, weakening by Phailin will cause the destructive potential of its high winds to fade.
more-- http://www.accuweather.com/weather-news/phailin-on-course-to-devastate
October 12, 2013; 8:53 PM
Tropical Cyclone Phailin has made landfall in northeastern India, where a catastrophe threatens to unfold and deaths are already being reported.
The approach of Phailin, among the most powerful historical cyclones in the region, has led to the evacuation of about 500,000 people, according to the Australian ABC News website. A relief effort was under way early Sunday, local time, as the military and relief workers began to make their way throughout the region in helicopters and trucks, Reuters reported.
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| High tide waves approach the Bay of Bengal coast near Gopalpur beach in Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar, India, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of people living along India's eastern coastline were taking shelter Saturday as a massive, powerful cyclone Phailin reached land, packing destructive winds and heavy rains. (AP Photo/Biswaranjan Rout) |
Destructive winds well over 160 kph (100 mph) and flooding rain of at least 200 mm (8 inches) likely targeted a substantial area spanning the site of the cyclone's landfall. A crippling storm surge of 4-6 meters (14-20 feet) may have swamped the coast near the point of landfall. The India Meteorological Department confirmed that Phailin made landfall in Gopalpur Saturday evening with winds over 200 kph (125 mph).
Now onshore, Phailin will continue to weaken as it tracks northwestward through northeastern India. Even so, Phailin will remain a dangerous storm with continued threats to lives and property. Torrential rain, capable of triggering life-threatening flooding, will continue to accompany Phailin as it tracks inland over northeastern India through Monday. Mudslides are also a concern in the higher terrain.
At the same time, weakening by Phailin will cause the destructive potential of its high winds to fade.
more-- http://www.accuweather.com/weather-news/phailin-on-course-to-devastate
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