In Orissa, danger signal has been lowered at Gopalpur and Paradeep ports of Orissa with the very severe cyclonic storm 'GIRI' over North-East Bay of Bengal moving Northwards. However, fishermen have been cautioned while venturing into the sea. Giri has crossed Myanmar Coast about 70 km to the East-Southeast of Sittwe in Myanmar. It has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm. The system has moved North-eastwards and further weakened into a Cyclonic storm and lay centred about 150 km Northeast of Sittwe in Myanmar. The system is likely to move North-eastwards and weaken rapidly during next 24 hours. Under its impact, rain or thundershower is likely to occur at a few places and heavy rainfall at one or two places over Orissa during next 24 hours.
News On AIR | October 23, 2010 7:39 PM
Danger signal is lowered in Orissa as cyclonic storm moves northwards