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

Current Conditions on 1st May 2008 at 1.00 pm.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "NARGIS" in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened to 75 knots and has tracked North Eastwards. It has again developed a small eye which is visible on the 'Visible' images. It is expected to reach 80 knots before landfall. Nargis is expected to strike the Myanmar Coast night of 2nd May or early morning of 3rd 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 90E
Wave Height 27 Feet
Distance to Landfall 500 Kms.

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