Cyclone Mocha: Low-Pressure Forms over BoB; To Turn Cyclonic Storm by May 10 While Drenching Andaman, Odisha

Ever since the meteorologists flagged the possibility of Cyclone Mocha, it has generated quite a buzz mainly due to its unique name. The name 'Mocha', recommended by Yemen, originates from the Yemeni city Mocha (or Mokha), long known for its coffee trade. The port city also gave its name to the famous Mocha coffee. But as the system gains strength over the Bay of Bengal, the interest has shifted from its name to its potential impact. As per the current forecasts, the system might intensify into a full-fledged cyclonic storm within the next two days. As of the India Meteorological Department, the circulation intensified into a low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal adjoining the Andaman Sea today (May 8) morning at around 8.30 am. Initial forecasts indicate rapid growth, intensifying into a depression by Tuesday (May 9) and then into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday (May 10).