Deep Depression No.8, 2019
6th January, 2019 16:00 MST Today
Deep Depression
According to the observations at (15:30)hrs M.S.T today, the Cyclonic Storm "Pabuk" over the Andaman Sea weaken into a Deep Depression. It is centred at about (160)miles South-Southwest of Coco Island, (280) miles South-Southwest of Hainggyikyun (Myanmar) and (10)miles South-Southeast of Port Blair (India).
The present stage of the Deep Depression is coded yellow stage. Although it is not moving towards Myanmar coasts, Coco-Island(Myanmar) will be dangeraous affected due to the banding features of the Deep Depression.
Position of Deep Depression, center pressure and wind
Deep Depression is located at Latitude (11.5) degree North and Longitude (92.8) degree East, centre pressure is (1000) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is (40)miles per hour at (15:30) hrs MST today.
Forecast for next (6) hours
It is forecast to move West-Northwestwards and expected to cross Andaman Island during next (6) hours.
General caution
Due to the Deep Depression rain will be scattered to fairly widespread in Naypyitaw, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady and Thaintharyi Regions, Shan, Rakhine, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States with isolated heavy falls in some areas within next (72)hours commencing evening today.
Occassional Squalls with rough seas will be experienced Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon –Taninthayi Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (40)m.p.h. Wave height will be about (8-10) feet in Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon –Taninthayi Coasts.
Advisory
Under the influence of Deep Depression, strong wind and untimely rainfall may occur during this time. Advisory for Domestic flight, trawlers, vessels and ships off and along Myanmar Coasts are advised especially to notice in condition of the Deep Depression.