Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite captured the time-lapse footage of Cyclone Arnab in its development over the Bay of Bengal as it made its way towards Andhra Pradesh coastline.
The video shows the sequence of events before the cyclone struck the coast of the state on October 28.
Cyclone Crosses Andhra Pradesh Coast
The India Meteorological Department has stated that Cyclone Arnab made it to the coastline of the Andhra States around 2 am to 8 am on October 28. The centre of the cyclonic system finally had crossed the land by 8 am, the weather agency confirmed in its X post.
The IMD in its 8.30 am mid-day news bulletin today said that the system was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
The update confirmed the cyclone’s location while authorities persisted in tracking the cyclone’s movement and possible impacts to the area.
Satellite Technology Tracks Weather Systems
ISRO’s Meteorological satellite ‘INSAT-3DS’ support meteorological observation and monitoring. In meteorology, satellite data such as images assist in the observation of weather patterns, along with the development and forecasting of weather systems and their progression.
Changes in the structure and movement of the cyclone can be easier to appreciate from timelapse visualisations that provide a clearer understanding of the evolution and eventual landfall of a cyclone.
The satellite images show the importance of space-based observations for monitoring severe weather over the Indian Ocean.
The IMD tracked Cyclone Arnab’s movement towards the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, and provided updates on the development of the system as it neared the coast.
Additional impact assessment will be based on official meteorological and state agency reports.