IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Andaman & Nicobar Islands as cyclonic circulation intensifies
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify from November 21. According to officials, heavy to very heavy rainfall of 7–20 cm is likely at one or two places in the Nicobar Islands, while the Andaman Islands may receive heavy rainfall of 7–11 cm. Sea conditions are expected to remain rough.
A Local Cautionary Signal-3 has been hoisted at Port Blair Port. Authorities have advised boat operators, islanders, and tourists to exercise extreme caution due to the possibility of surging waves. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea along and off the North Andaman Sea until November 23 because of the likelihood of high waves.
In view of the IMD advisory, the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) is likely to reschedule inter-island vessel operations. Harbour and vehicle ferry services at Chatham, Bambooflat, Dundas Point, Hopetown, and Phoenix Bay may face disruptions or suspension at short notice depending on weather conditions.
The IMD said a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 22, which may intensify into a depression over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal on November 24. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on November 21 and 22, and heavy rainfall is expected again on November 23 and 24.
According to the latest bulletin, an upper-air cyclonic circulation has developed over the central parts of the Strait of Malacca and extends up to 5.8 km above sea level. Under its influence, the system may move west-northwestwards and strengthen further over the southwest Bay of Bengal over the next 48 hours. If it develops into a cyclonic storm, it will be named Cyclone Senyar, a name suggested by the UAE.
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
