By Eric Leister, Meteorologist
May 19,2016; 10:06PM,EDT
Cyclone Roanu wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka, producing deadly flooding and mudslides. Meanwhile, intense rainfall will continue in India, elevating the flood threat the next few days.
At least 18 people have been killed in Sri Lanka with more than 200 families still missing following a series of mudslides, according to the Associated Press. More than 130,000 families have been displaced by the cyclone.
Rainfall has surpassed 300 mm (12 inches) across parts of Sri Lanka, including the capital city of Colombo. Nearly 500 mm (20 inches) has fallen in Mahailluppallama since rain began to fall over the weekend.
In India, the heaviest rainfall has slammed Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, creating widespread flooding and travel delays.
In Kakinada reported 234 mm (9.2 inches) of rain, Narsapur reported 170 mm (6.7 inches) of rain and Bapatla, 163 mm (6.4 inches).
Conditions will continue to improve in Chennai on Friday as drier weather returns and flood waters recede. Rainfall has already surpassed 150 mm (6 inches) in the city.
The cyclone will track northeast off the coast of eastern Andhra Pradesh on Friday. The storm will continue tracking northeastward into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend.
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This track will result in torrential rainfall across coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh where widespread rainfall of 100-200 mm (4-8 inches) is expected through Friday. Local amounts of 300 mm (12 inches) or more are possible, which would produce dangerous flooding and bring travel to a standstill.
Sri
Lankans wade through a road submerged in flood waters in Colombo, Sri
Lanka, Tuesday, May 17,2016. The Disaster Management Center said that
114 homes have been destroyed and more than 137,000 people have been
evacuated to safe locations as heavy rains continue. (AP Photo/Eranga
Jayawardena)Downpours may extend into coastal Odisha depending on the exact track of the cyclone. A track closer to the coast could bring 100 mm (4 inches) or more of rainfall to areas as far north of Puri, with occasional downpours hitting Balasore.
At peak intensity, the cyclone is expected to pack winds of 80-96 km/h (50-60 mph); however, wind gusts at the coast are more likely to peak at 50-65 km/h (30-40 mph) from Ongole to Visakhapatnam.
Despite the cyclone moving away from Sri Lanka, additional rain will continue to fall across the western part of the country into Saturday. Drenching rain has caused flooding in these areas and additional rainfall will continue the threat of flooding and mudslides.
Sri
Lankan men carry belongings on a makeshift raft through a flooded area
in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, May 17,2016. (AP Photo/Eranga
Jayawardena)The other aspect of this system is the intense heat that has built over inland India. Air sinking and warming on the west side of the cyclone gave temperatures an extra boost and caused extreme heat to develop.
Jodhpur and Jaisalmer both reached 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit). Phalodi was the hot spot, reaching 51 C (124 F). This was an all-time record high for any month in the country.
Khushi Kohli
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Oshan Vishwaka Senevirathne ·
yes still raining at sri lanka
Kosala Jayawardena ·
Works at Central Bank of Sri Lanka
wonderfully forcasted.
Pratik Paul ·
its a unik & accurate news from you that i need for my work./pranabpal
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