Hamoon intensifies into a very severe cyclonic storm, says IMD

The Cyclonic storm has been named 'Hamoon' by Iran. The word ‘Hamoon’ is a Persian word that refers to inland desert lakes or marshlands. They are formed as natural seasonal reservoirs in areas adjoining the Helmand basin.

“Very likely to intensify further into a VSCS for a few hrs during next 6 hours. Thereafter, likely to weaken gradually while moving northeastwards and cross Bangladesh coast between Khepupara & Chittagong around evening of 25Oct as a cyclonic storm with wind speed of 65-75 kmph," said IMD.

The IMD also issued a warning that sea conditions will remain turbulent until this evening and cautioned fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea during this period.