Depression over Arabian Sea, 740 km south-southwest of Veraval

Mumbai

Latest satellite imagery and observations indicate that a depression has formed over eastcentral Arabian Sea and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 07th June, 2015 near latitude 14.50 N and longitude 68.50 E, about 690 km southwest of Mumbai, 740 km southsouthwest of Veraval and 1230 km southeast of Masirah Island (Oman).

It would move northnorthwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression during next 24 hrs.

Strong winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph would prevail along and off Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa coasts during next 48 hrs. Sea condition would be rough along and off Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa coasts during the same period.

Fishermen along and off Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa coasts are advised not to venture into the sea during next 48 hours.

The next bulletin will be issued at 2030 hrs IST of today, the 7th June, 2015.